--- title: "Provision of the 0-25 Public Health Service in Knowsley" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0299de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-09" --- # Provision of the 0-25 Public Health Service in Knowsley Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0299de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299de.json) ## Summary Knowsley Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of the 0-25 Public Health Service in Knowsley", targeting health services within the UKD7 region. This procurement, which falls under the open procedure method, is designed to support expectant mothers, children, and young families. The tender period is set to conclude on 21st April 2021. The contract duration is for 36 months, with potential extensions of up to 24 months available, covering various specific lots aimed at enhancing public health in the community. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in maternal health, child health services, and community support initiatives. Companies that provide health visitor services, breastfeeding support, and early childhood interventions would be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. With a comprehensive service delivery model, successful bidders are expected to contribute positively to community health outcomes, creating a beneficial landscape for those looking to expand their operations in the public health arena. ## Notice Knowsley Borough Council is commissioning the provision of an integrated Public Health service for expectant mothers, children and young people and their families across the Borough. The Service will be delivered using the principles of 'proportionate universalism'. It will comprise of the following components: * Provision of antenatal reviews from 28 weeks of pregnancy. * Provision of all mandatory universal reviews as prescribed by the Healthy Child Programme at the following points: o Antenatal o New births o 6-8 weeks o 9-12 months o 2-2.5 years o Provision of school readiness health visitor review for pre-school children including key relevant development assessment and referral (where relevant) * Targeted and intensive support for young parents and high risk/vulnerable families who meet thresholds of need, via the provision of a Health Visitor led Enhanced Family Support Pathway * Provision of the National Child Measurement Programme at commencement and completion of Primary School and work in partnership to support children and their families to access relevant local interventions and services * Co-ordination of Audiology screening and uptake at commencement of primary education (reception age children) (see separate specification - LOT 4) * Promote uptake for an antenatal and maternal exercise offer (see separate specification - LOT 3) * Provision to sustain and improve breastfeeding rates and provide leadership and development to the Breastfeeding Peer Support service (see separate specification - LOT 2) * Provision of Special Education School Health Nursing interventions for public health, including identification and management of children with Education Health Care Plans (EHCP)s. ### Lot Information Healthy Child Programme Health Visiting and School Health * Provision of antenatal reviews from 28 weeks of pregnancy. * Provision of all mandatory universal reviews as prescribed by the Healthy Child Programme at the following points: o Antenatal o New births o 6-8 weeks o 9-12 months o 2-2.5 years o Provision of school readiness health visitor review for pre-school children including key relevant development assessment and referral (where relevant) * Targeted and intensive support for young parents and high risk/vulnerable families who meet thresholds of need, via the provision of a Health Visitor led Enhanced Family Support Pathway * Provision of the National Child Measurement Programme at commencement and completion of Primary School and work in partnership to support children and their families to access relevant local interventions and services * Provision of Special Education School Health Nursing interventions for public health, including identification and management of children with Education Health Care Plans (EHCP)s. Additional information: The contract duration is for 36 months with an optional extension of up to 24 months in aggregate Healthy Child Programme Breastfeeding Peer Support The service would be an integral component of the 0-25 Healthy Child Programme and work collaboratively with the 0-5years provision. The service would be expected to: * Recruit volunteers wishing to support breastfeeding women in Knowsley. * Promote the take up of breastfeeding in Knowsley through positive messaging and support on hospital wards and in the community * Ensure all volunteer peer supporters are trained to an appropriate level (e.g. La Leche) and adhere to any relevant training requirements identified by the Healthy Child Programme 0-25 Service Provider. * Work with relevant organisations (e.g. the 0-25 Service Provider) to ensure all breastfeeding women are offered a peer support Service Work collaboratively with the Healthy Child Programme 0-25 Service Provider to ensure that Volunteers have a suitable support network, including supervision, regular training and quality assurance. * Deliver ward based breastfeeding initiation support to Knowsley women, by working collaboratively with other Provider organisations who support, women in hospital wards. * Ensure policies and protocols are in place to ensure volunteer peer supporters work in a safe and consistent manner with clients and other staff. * Offer home visits to support breastfeeding women. * Other forms of support including Skype, SMS text, email, webchat, FaceTime and use of social media should be offered. Additional information: The contract duration is for 36 months with an optional extension of up to 24 months in aggregate Healthy Child Programme Maternal Exercise To increase physical activity levels and contribute to improving health and wellbeing outcomes of Knowsley residents through a free programme of antenatal and mother and baby physical activity and lifestyle education sessions. Additional information: The contract duration is for 36 months with an optional extension of up to 24 months in aggregate Healthy Child Programme School Entry Hearing Screening The aim of the service is to identify children with hearing impairment at school entry in order to provide appropriate support to maximise speech perception and the resulting attainment of appropriate language skills to support them in achieving their potential. The objectives of the service are: * To offer appropriate hearing screening to all children aged 4 and 5 when they are in Reception and all children of any age entering Special Schools. * To identify children with possible hearing impairments and promptly refer them into appropriate services for management. * To provide information on children who fail the screen and are referred to audiology for further assessment to stakeholders (e.g. GPs, parents, schools) to ensure appropriate support is provided in all settings. Additional information: The contract duration is for 36 months with an optional extension of up to 24 months in aggregate ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004717-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL | | Locality | HUYTON | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L36 9UX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Knowsley | | Electoral ward | Roby | | Westminster constituency | Knowsley | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2021 at 15:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004717-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.knowsley.gov.uk - http://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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