Integrated 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Service

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Integrated 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as governed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This programme, classified under health services within the services category, entails a comprehensive public health initiative aimed at children and families. It includes health visiting, school nurses, infant feeding support, breastfeeding peer support, and child vision screening. The procurement, following an open procedure, is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne (region UKC22), and the tender process will conclude on 28 July 2026. The resulting contract will commence on 1 April 2027 and run until 31 March 2030, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions contingent on funding and performance, valued at £32,110,708.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those with expertise in child and family health programmes, to expand their operations and enhance their market presence. The initiative supports early intervention and preventive healthcare, appealing to service providers with a strong background in public health nursing and family support services. Candidates suited for this tender should have proven suitability and technical capabilities to meet the rigorous requirements laid out by the Provider Selection Regime and ensure thorough delivery of the contracted services. Participation promises access to a stable, long-term engagement with a significant regional authority in the UK health services sector.

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Notice Title

Integrated 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Service

Notice Description

The Integrated 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (HCP) is a prevention and early intervention public health programme providing a universal service for children, young people, and families. The programme aims to support parents, promote child development, improve family and child health outcomes, and ensure that families, children, and young people at risk are identified at the earliest opportunity. It will deliver the following services: * Health Visiting (age 0-5) * School Nurses (age 5-18 or up to 25 for young people with SEND) * Infant Feeding support * Breast Feeding Peer Support * Child Vision screening

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Integrated 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (HCP) is a prevention and early intervention public health programme providing a universal service for children, young people, and families. The programme aims to support parents, promote child development, improve family and child health outcomes, and ensure that families, children, and young people at risk are identified at the earliest opportunity. It will deliver the following services: * Health Visiting (age 0-5) * School Nurses (age 5-18 or up to 25 for young people with SEND) * Infant Feeding support * Breast Feeding Peer Support * Child Vision screening This Contract will be awarded to the successful provider under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The value of the contract will be PS32,110,708 for 60 months. The length of the contract will be 36 months from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. The contract will also include 2 x 12 months options to extend subject to ongoing confirmation of funding and contract performance.

Options: 2 x 12 months OTE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b125
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054446-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,110,708 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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