Provision of 0-19 Healthy Child Programme

Tender description

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham procured a new 0-19 Healthy Child Programme, an integrated service that combines the health visiting, school nursing services with the National Child Measurement Programme. The service will provide: 1- A programme of health and development reviews for all aged 0-19 and their families. 2- A place-based service that provides health promotion and prevention with information, advice and support for children, young people and families or carers. 3- A targeted assessment and intervention programme for those needing additional support. 4- Reduced inequalities through universal provision and personalised response. 5- Support and access to specialist support across the health or social care system. The Contract commenced on 1st January 2025 and shall continue for 3 years, until 31st December 2028. The Council will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 2 years on a 1+1-year basis making a total possible Contract Period of 5 years at the sole discretion of the Council. The procurement procedure followed by the Council was in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, No. 1348 - PART 2 - Regulation 11, The Competitive Process. Regulations 6(7) and 11 set out the process that the authority followed when awarding a contract under the competitive process.