Shropshire 0-25 Public Health Nursing Service (PHNS)

Notice summary

This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Process. Full details of the procurement process, timetable and requirements are contained within the procurement documents available via the Delta eSourcing portal. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Health-services./AE836UE763 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AE836UE763 GO Reference: GO-2026115-PRO-39632382

Opportunity overview

The Authority is seeking a provider to deliver an integrated 0-19 (up to 25 where appropriate) Healthy Child Programme, encompassing Health Visiting, School Nursing and Family Nurse Partnership services across Shropshire. The service will support children, young people and families through a community-based, preventative model that promotes positive health and wellbeing outcomes, reduces inequalities and responds to local need through population health management and local intelligence. The Provider will be expected to work collaboratively with health, social care, education and wider stakeholders to deliver joined-up, neighbourhood-based services. Delivery will be supported by a multidisciplinary workforce comprising qualified clinical and non-clinical staff, with Qualified Public Health Nurses providing professional leadership, clinical oversight and safeguarding expertise. This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Process

Lot 1 — Contract lot

The Authority is seeking a provider to deliver an integrated 0-19 (up to 25 where appropriate) Healthy Child Programme, encompassing Health Visiting, School Nursing and Family Nurse Partnership services across Shropshire. The service will support children, young people and families through a community-based, preventative model that promotes positive health and wellbeing outcomes, reduces inequalities and responds to local need through population health management and local intelligence. The Provider will be expected to work collaboratively with health, social care, education and wider stakeholders to deliver joined-up, neighbourhood-based services. Delivery will be supported by a multidisciplinary workforce comprising qualified clinical and non-clinical staff, with Qualified Public Health Nurses providing professional leadership, clinical oversight and safeguarding expertise. This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Process.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £25.3m

Award criterion: Quality

Award criterion: Social Value

Award criterion: Price

Contract starts: 30 September 2027

Initial contract ends: 30 September 2032

Extension: The contract may be extended by up to 2 years (1+1). Following expiry, the service is expected to be recommissioned.

Contracting authority

Shropshire Council Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ, UKG22, United Kingdom Contact: Procurement Email: claudette.rose@shropshire.gov.uk Website: https://www.shropshire.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Competitive procedure with negotiation

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 21 December 2026 at 12:00 pm

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85100000 — Health services; 85323000 — Community health services; 85141200 — Services provided by nurses

How to submit

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We examine the published participation conditions, service scope, geography, regulatory position, available evidence, mobilisation demands and commercial exposure with your team. We only confirm a full tender-writing engagement when the available information supports a responsible view that the provider meets the tender requirements.

If Shropshire 0-25 Public Health Nursing Service (PHNS) is a credible fit, we can map the scored requirements, gather operational evidence and build the response around the buyer documents. The qualification check and any writing support do not guarantee an award; the contracting authority makes the final decision.