--- title: "Healthy Child Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d58d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d58d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d58d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d58d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-28" --- # Healthy Child Programme Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d58d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d58d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d58d.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Healthy Child Programme" is being conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a regional or local authority based in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and utilizes an open procedure. The tender is currently in the active stage with the procurement method being a Provider Selection Regime within the health care services sector. Key dates include a tender period ending on 10th September 2026, and contract commencement on 1st July 2027, running until 30th June 2033. The delivery location is specified as UKD63, and the tender is conducted electronically with submissions made through The Chest platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in delivering public health nursing services. Providers equipped to address various aspects like early health needs identification, health equity promotion, and supporting school readiness are well-suited to compete. With the opportunity to extend the contract using 2 + 2 year extensions, this procurement offers sustained business growth potential for those with a proven track record in the healthcare sector. The procurement does not accommodate variant bids, making it crucial for businesses to align proposals closely with the specified service objectives to maximize their chances of being shortlisted for the dialogue and final bid stages. ## Notice Healthy Child Programme The objective of the service is to deliver the healthy child programme to all babies, children and young people aged 0 to 19, or up to the age of 25 for care leavers and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The age criteria cover 0 years to 18 years and 364 days - up to a child's 19th birthday or 24 years and 364 days up to a child's 25th birthday. This is the national delivery model by which public health nursing services are provided. The aims of the healthy child programme are to: * ensure a healthy start to life * identify and address health needs early * prevent health problems * support school readiness and learning * protect children and families * promote health equity Tendered under PSR competitive process. For the avoidance of doubt PA23 and PCR2015 do not apply. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The objective of the service is to deliver the healthy child programme to all babies, children and young people aged 0 to 19, or up to the age of 25 for care leavers and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The age criteria cover 0 years to 18 years and 364 days - up to a child's 19th birthday or 24 years and 364 days up to a child's 25th birthday. This is the national delivery model by which public health nursing services are provided. The aims of the healthy child programme are to: * ensure a healthy start to life * identify and address health needs early * prevent health problems * support school readiness and learning * protect children and families * promote health equity This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) procurement for relevant healthcare services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Contracting Authority is following the Competitive Process under the PSR. This procurement is not being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023. Additional information: Conducted under Provider Selection Regime. Tender pack is available on the Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk Options: 2 + 2 year extension options at discretion of the contracting authority Renewal: option to extend, or recommission or direct award under PSR ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071337-2026 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2033 | | 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL | | Locality | ELLESMERE PORT | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH65 0BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Central & Grange | | Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough | | Delivery location | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2026 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071337-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk - https://the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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