--- title: "Start for Life Workforce Pilot and CCS 9 Month Extension" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052907" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052907" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052907.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052907.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-29" --- # Start for Life Workforce Pilot and CCS 9 Month Extension Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052907 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052907) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052907.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Start for Life Workforce Pilot and CCS 9 Month Extension" is managed by Norfolk County Council, a regional authority located in Norwich, United Kingdom, in the UKH15 region. This tender falls under the "Social work and related services" industry category, with the main procurement category being services. The current procurement stage is the Award phase, noted as complete, with a related contract signed on 27th May 2025. The process utilised is a limited procurement method, specifically a Direct Award Process A as outlined by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The awarded supplier is Cambridgeshire Community Services, based in Cambridge, covering regions UKH12, UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering community-focused health programs and workforce development initiatives. The procurement leverages the existing expertise of Cambridgeshire Community Services due to their ongoing role in the pilot, thus emphasising opportunities for businesses that can provide complementary services or resources. Companies experienced in developing and implementing competency frameworks, conducting operational reviews, and improving data-driven identification processes of vulnerable groups may find growth potential through partnerships or sub-contracting roles. Given the strategic objectives of this tender, businesses engaged in public health innovation and sustainability for maternal and child services are particularly suited to benefit from such contracts. ## Notice This is a notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This is an award under Direct Award Process A as set out in the Regulations. The award is for the 9-month extended delivery of a nationally funded Start For Life (SfL) Workforce Pilot within Cambridge Community Services (CCS) to support the following core objectives: * Further Development and Testing: s: Refine and digitally implement the workforce competency framework, incorporating feedback and best practice. * Operational Review: Evaluate pilot outcomes and embed key learning across the Healthy Child Service and wider delivery system. * Data-Led Improvements: Strengthen data-informed identification of vulnerable parents and embed sustainable approaches across maternity and child health services. The extension of the Start for Life Workforce Pilot meets the criteria for PSR Direct Award Process A. CCS remains the only suitable provider for this 9-month period. To award to an external provider would compromise on continuity, safeguarding and quality, and maximises value for public investment. The requirement does not involve a framework. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This is an award under Direct Award Process A as set out in the Regulations. The award is for the 9-month extended delivery of a nationally funded Start For Life (SfL) Workforce Pilot within Cambridge Community Services (CCS) to support the following core objectives: * Further Development and Testing: s: Refine and digitally implement the workforce competency framework, incorporating feedback and best practice. * Operational Review: Evaluate pilot outcomes and embed key learning across the Healthy Child Service and wider delivery system. * Data-Led Improvements: Strengthen data-informed identification of vulnerable parents and embed sustainable approaches across maternity and child health services. The extension of the Start for Life Workforce Pilot meets the criteria for PSR Direct Award Process A. CCS remains the only suitable provider for this 9-month period. To award to an external provider would compromise on continuity, safeguarding and quality, and maximises value for public investment. The requirement does not involve a framework. ### Procurement Information The award of the contract without prior publication in the Find a Tender service is lawful because it is being awarded as a Direct Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The justification being that: * There is an existing provider of the health care services in question. * The relevant authority is satisfied that the services can only be delivered by that provider, given their nature. This applies to the current case because: * The Start for Life Workforce Pilot enhances existing Health Visitor-led services. * CCS have delivered the pilot from inception and hold the necessary operational infrastructure, workforce, and relationships. * The extension is a continuation of existing services, focusing on embedding learning, scaling impact, and integrating with the Healthy Child Service. Given the time-limited nature of the funding, dependence on existing workforce, and alignment with wider transformation programmes, no other provider is currently positioned to deliver the required outcomes within the given timeframe. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028539-2025 | | 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 | 29 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £78,252 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 29 May 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028539-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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