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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Children and Young People Public Health Service" is being managed by Dorset Council, with a focus on providing community health services. This tender involves an extension of an existing contract, effective from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027, for health services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The initiative aims to deliver the Healthy Child Programme across Bournemouth, Dorset, and Poole for individuals aged 0-19, extending to 25 years for those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The contracting phase is currently at the award update stage. The procurement category falls under services, with an initial contract value of £77 million, increased by £12,967,015 for the extension. The main location of service delivery is within the regions UKK24 and UKK25.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with expertise in integrated children's and public health services. Organisations that can provide comprehensive health support for children and young people, especially those familiar with the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, will be well-suited to compete. This extension allows for a robust procurement process, providing potential contractors with the opportunity to engage in long-term collaboration with local councils. Businesses that offer innovative and scalable health solutions can leverage this contract to enhance their growth and reputation within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Children and Young People Public Health Service

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR 23). Contract reference: DN379023 A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates: An Integrated Children and Young People's Public Health Service. To deliver the Healthy Child Programme across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole for children and young people aged 0-19 years and their families, extending to the age of 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The service supports families to ensure that their children have good health and well-being throughout life. It brings together the functions of the former Health Visiting and School Nursing Services and the National Child Measurement Programme with the ambition to provide a single integrated Children and Young People's Public Health Service, which contributes to the delivery of the local healthy Child Programme. The most relevant CPV code is 85323000-9 - Community health services The effective date of the modification: 1st October 2026. A brief description of the modification: This is an extension of 1 year from 1st October 2026 - 30th September 2027, including associated payments. Both Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) and Dorset Council (DC) Public Health Teams have agreed the need to seek an extension on this contract to allow for adequate time to undertake robust commissioning and procurement procedures. Any change in the lifetime value of the contract: Original Total Contract Value (TCV) was PS77,000,000. Total value of proposed modification PS12,967,015. Any change in the term length of the contract: This is an extension of 1 year which is additional to the original term published. There are no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060255-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,967,015 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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