Soft Market Testing - CTP893 0-19yrs Public Health Nursing Services

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Derbyshire County Council would like to invite interested organisations who are willing to share information and contribute to the service design of the 0-19yrs Public Health Nursing Services to develop the requirements for the service specification and seek further information by attending an informal discussion with the commissioners, prior to the opportunity being re-procured. The aim of the service is to promote and protect the health of children in Derbyshire and to reduce the difference between those with the worst and best health. The service will be delivered by Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visiting/School Nursing) and incorporate the Healthy Child Programme Pregnancy to 19 yrs; Community, Universal, Universal Plus and Universal Partnership Plus levels of service; and a focus on the High Impact Areas identified by Public Health England. The successful provider will work collaboratively with other organisations, specifically Local Authority Children’ s Services and Public Health Leads. The informal discussions will enable the Council to: • Gauge the likely level of interest in the project prior to going to the market • Better understanding what solutions and services are available within the market • Explore how the options could be delivered • Consider the likely costs; and • Determine the most effective way of delivering the service Derbyshire County Council intends to advertise the opportunity for the re-procurement of 0-19yrs Public Health Nursing Services late August 2018. The new contract will commence on 01 October 2019 for 4 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods with an estimated total contract value of up to £79m. Please contact Judith Moore on 07580 308128 or email judith.moore@derbyshire.gov.uk to book an appointment by Monday 19 March 2018. 1 hour appointment slots are available: Thursday 29th March pm Tuesday 10th April am All meetings will take place at County Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock DE4 3AG Keywords: Childrens, Health, Public