Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0d-5edf-72ff-a0df-71cb346afc5a/health-visiting-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Health Visiting Service [Bracknell Forest Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bracknell-forest-council) Open field Estimated value £1,740,000 to £2,790,000 Published 4 Feb 2016 Deadline Closed 25 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE Bracknell Forest Council is looking for a suitable provider to deliver a health visiting service to improve the health outcomes for the population of 0-5 year-old children and their families and to reduce health inequalities. The Health Visiting Service will consist of specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN) and skill mix teams who provide expert information, assessments and interventions to families and work in partnership with a range of different agencies. Health Visitors are responsible for leading and delivering the mandated and additional elements of the Department of Health's Healthy Child Programme for 0-5 year old children and their families. Additional information: The contract should start 01 January 2017 for an initial period of 15 months with the option to extend a further nine months (maximum period two years) subject to funding and performance. Estimated contract value is between GBP1,740,000 and GBP2,790,000. The value range stated depends on contract length. This procurement process is being completed under the “Light Touch Regime”, governing “Social and Other Specific Services” detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Council will evaluate the tenders in stages which will be detailed in the procurement documents. The number of stages will depend on the level of interest received. As a minimum, providers will need to demonstrate - their experience of running a health visiting service, - transferring staff from other provider(s) where relevant, - ability to integrate effectively with related services (especially school nursing). Suppliers must be financial sound with a turnover at least double the tendered annual contract value. Please note that contracts may be awarded without any further publication and that therefore no further publication will be placed on the Tenders Electronic Daily website (OJEU) after this PIN. Please express your interest in this opportunity on the South East Business Portal by 12 noon on 25th February 2016. After this date procurement documents will be emailed to providers. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation who does not register their interest. \*\* Amended 11 February 2016 – please note change to contract start date, term and value as noted above \*\* Read full description ## CPV classification Community health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/462149de-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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