Public Health Community Nursing Services
Description: *This is an Intention to Award Notice for a Direct Award C process under the Provider Selection Regime* Brighton and Hove City Council intend to award the contract for an existing service, namely the Public Health Community Nursing Services contract, to the existing provider for a period of up to 5 years (3 years plus potential extension of up to two years). The service consists of the Health Visiting Service and a School Nurse service whose combined offer covers ages 0-19 yrs. The services are provided in line with the national Healthy Child Programme model with universal, targeted and specialist levels provided according to the needs of babies, children and families. Health Visitors are based in the city's Family Hubs and work closely with the wider early help (read more...)
Summary: Brighton and Hove City Council has awarded a contract for Public Health Community Nursing Services to the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust for up to five years. This contract, initiated under a 'Direct Award C' process within the Provider Selection Regime, covers services classified under the health services category. It includes health visiting and school nursing services in line with the national Healthy Child Programme, catering to children aged 0-19 years in Brighton, UK. The award decision was finalised on 26th September 2024, and the contract, valued at £26,795,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2025. The procurement method chosen was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, and the decision was backed by the rationale that the existing provider had demonstrated high-quality service delivery and integration with local health initiatives.