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Healthy Child Programme (0-19 years)

Wirral Council

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28 Jul 2026 at 16:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is procuring the Healthy Child Programme for children and young people aged 0 to 19, with support extending to those aged up to 25 where applicable for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. This is a universal public health service, providing prevention, early intervention, health improvement, early identification of need and tailored support to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities. The service covers children, young people and families across Wirral, with delivery integrated across local health, education, safeguarding, early help and wider community services. It is a health service, classified under CPV 85100000. The requirement is a continuation of the existing service model, with updates reflecting revised 2026 Healthy Child Programme guidance.

The procurement has reached the award stage. Wirral Council selected Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust through Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C, using a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. The award decision was dated 28 July 2026 and the awarded value is £36,975,339 gross, including one completed lot. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032, with signature due by 1 September 2026. Evaluation considered quality and innovation (35%), integration, collaboration and service sustainability (25%), value (15%), improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (15%), and social value (10%). The decision followed an eight-working-day standstill period ending 7 August 2026.

This outcome demonstrates demand for a large-scale, integrated child and family public health service in Wirral. A credible future provider would need a proven record delivering Healthy Child Programmes against national and local requirements, with sufficient workforce capacity, specialist expertise, infrastructure and financial strength. The service requires effective collaboration across health, education, safeguarding, early help and community services, alongside the ability to maintain continuity of care and trusted relationships with children, young people and families. Suppliers should also be able to evidence quality, innovation, value for money, social value, improved access and reduced health inequalities. Experience working across wider health systems, including Cheshire and Merseyside, would support credibility for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthy Child Programme (0-19 years)

Notice Description

Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice Contracting Authority - Wirral Council Service - 0-19 Healthy Child Programme CPV Code - 85100000-0 Health Services Provider Selection Regime Compliance This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The award of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The Contracting Authority intends to award the contract using Direct Award Process C, having determined that the existing provider is satisfying the current contract and is likely to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard having regard to the key criteria and basic selection criteria set out in the Regulations. This notice serves as an intention to award only. The contract has not yet been formally awarded. Service Overview The Healthy Child Programme is an evidence-based universal public health programme available to all children and young people. Local authorities are responsible for ensuring that every child and young person up to the age of 19 years, and up to 25 years for young people with SEND where applicable, has access to the programme. The programme aims to provide children with the best possible start in life through prevention, early intervention, health improvement and tailored support. Its universal reach enables early identification of need, helping to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Standstill Period The standstill period will commence on Wednesday 29th July 2026 and will end at midnight on Friday 7th August 2026. (8 working days). Representations from providers regarding the proposed award must be submitted to the decision-makers before the end of the standstill period. Representations Providers wishing to make representations concerning the proposed contract award should submit these in writing to procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk by no later than 7th August 2026. Assessment Against Key Criteria The Contracting Authority considered the following key criteria in reaching its decision: Quality and Innovation - 35% Value - 15% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability - 25% Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice - 15% Social Value - 10% The Authority is satisfied that the incumbent provider continues to meet the requirements of the service and remains capable of delivering the proposed contract to a sufficient standard Award Decision-Makers The following individuals participated in, the award decision: * Julie Graham, Public Health Principal * Jane Harvey, Public Health Consultant * Dave Bradburn, Director of Public Health (the decision maker) Conflicts of Interest In accordance with the Provider Selection Regime and the Council's governance arrangements, all individuals involved in the consideration, assessment and award decision were required to declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. No actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest were declared by any individual involved in the decision-making process. Consequently, no conflict management or mitigation measures were required, and the award decision was reached objectively, transparently, and in accordance with the requirements of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Justification for Service Specification The Authority has reviewed the proposed service specification and confirms that: * There are no material changes to the scope, nature, or delivery model of the current service. * Amendments incorporated within the revised specification reflect updates arising from the revised Healthy Child Programme guidance issued during 2026. * The updates provide additional clarity and transparency regarding existing service requirements and expectations and do not fundamentally alter service delivery. * The proposed contract therefore represents a continuation of the existing service model rather than the introduction of a materially different service requirement. Justification for Direct Award Process C The Contracting Authority has determined that Direct Award Process C is the appropriate procurement route for this service. The 0-19 Healthy Child Programme is a statutory public health service delivered to all children and young people aged 0-19 years (and up to 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities where applicable). Continuity, integration and established partnership working are critical to achieving the required public health outcomes. The current provider, Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHCT), whose principal place of business is at St Catherine's Health Centre, Derby Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ has demonstrated that it is satisfactorily delivering the existing contract and is likely to satisfy the requirements of the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. In reaching this conclusion, the Authority has considered that the provider: * Has a proven and established track record of delivering the Healthy Child Programme in accordance with national and local requirements. * Demonstrates the required capability, capacity, workforce expertise and infrastructure to continue delivering high-quality services. * Maintains well-established and effective integration with local health, education, safeguarding, early help and wider community services. * Supports continuity of care and trusted relationships with children, young people and families. * Contributes to service sustainability and system-wide collaboration across Cheshire and Merseyside. * Possesses significant specialist expertise through delivery of Healthy Child Programmes across the wider region. The Authority also notes that there is a limited provider market with the capability and infrastructure necessary to deliver this specialist public health service at the required scale and quality. Furthermore, the existing contractual and system arrangements support effective integrated delivery through an NHS provider model. Compliance with PSR Requirements The Authority has undertaken a robust and proportionate assessment in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and relevant statutory guidance. The assessment considered and evidenced compliance by WCHCT with the following Key Criteria * Quality and innovation. * Value for money. * Integration, collaboration and service sustainability. * Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating patient and service user choice. * Social value. * And compliance with the following Basic Selection Criteria * Suitability to deliver the service * Economic and financial standing * Technical and professional ability The Authority is satisfied that: * The incumbent provider is meeting the requirements of the existing contract. * The incumbent provider is likely to satisfy the requirements of the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. * The award represents the most appropriate arrangement for securing high-quality, integrated, sustainable and accessible services for children, young people and families within Wirral. Accordingly, the Authority intends to award the contract to Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust under Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C following completion of the standstill period, subject to consideration of any representations received.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071425-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,975,339 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wirral Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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