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title: "0-16 Public Health Nursing Services & Other Prevention & Early Help Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04872a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-02"
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# 0-16 Public Health Nursing Services & Other Prevention & Early Help Support

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04872a

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has issued an intention to award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the "0-16 Public Health Nursing Services & Other Prevention & Early Help Support" contract. The procurement falls within the community health services category and covers the region of South-East England (UKJ). The contract's procurement method is limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The intended contract, valued at £15,332,277, is set to commence on 1st September 2024, running for 24 months with the option to extend up to 31st August 2027. Key deadlines include the standstill period ending on 9th August 2024. The awarded supplier is Solent NHS Trust, chosen for meeting essential criteria in quality, integration, access improvement, value, and social impact.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public health nursing, prevention, and early intervention services, especially those capable of harmonising public health provision with in-house council services such as Family Hubs. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering integrated health responses, health promotion, and addressing health inequalities are well-suited to compete in this procurement. Additionally, economic growth can be fostered through collaborations enhancing service sustainability, ensuring comprehensive care delivery within the community.

## Notice

Integrated Public Health Nursing, Prevention and Early Intervention offer to families which align to the Council's in-house provision, in particular Family Hubs, with seamless pathways and a common set of outcomes, delivered through a family centred, strengths-based approach. The service includes: * 0-5 Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting). * 5-16 Public Health Nursing (School Nursing). * Family Nurse Partnership. * Best Start, Early Language (formerly Every Child a Talker). * Oral Health Promotion. * Health response to Child Protection cases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process (NHS Provider Selection Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Provision 10). The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS15,332,277, i.e. PS5,110,759.00 per annum for 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract replaces existing service delivery. The contract is to commence from 1st September 2024 and if all extension options are taken, will run until the end of 31st August 2027. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding 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.

Options: Contract period: 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026, with the option to extend up until 31st August 2027.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 9th August 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024305-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,332,277 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLENT NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024305-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk

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