Shropshire 0-25 Public Health Nursing Service (PHNS)

Shropshire Council is seeking a provider to deliver an integrated 0-19 Healthy Child Programme, extending to young people up to the age of 25 where appropriate, across Shropshire. The service will bring together Health Visiting, School Nursing and Family Nurse Partnership services through a community-based, preventative approach.

The contract aims to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children, young people and families, reduce inequalities and respond to local needs. The estimated contract value is £25,296,852 excluding VAT, with an initial five-year term and the possibility of two additional one-year extensions.

Service Requirements

The successful provider will deliver an integrated public health nursing service across Shropshire, encompassing:

• Health Visiting: Support for children and families through the Healthy Child Programme.
• School Nursing: Public health nursing support for school-age children and young people.
• Family Nurse Partnership: Support for eligible families through the relevant partnership service.

The service will follow a community-based, preventative model, using population health management and local intelligence to respond to local needs and reduce health inequalities.

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 of qualified clinical and non-clinical staff. Qualified Public Health Nurses will provide professional leadership, clinical oversight and safeguarding expertise.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Shropshire Council
• Contract location: Shropshire
• Contract value: £25,296,852 excluding VAT
• Initial contract period: 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2032
• Extension options: Up to 2 additional years (1+1)
• Reference: PMCV 030
• Tender submission deadline: 21 December 2026 at 12:00pm
• Procedure: Competitive procedure with negotiation
• Procurement route: Competitive Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
• Tender portal: Delta eSourcing
• Procurement documents: Access the tender documents

Following the initial contract period and any extensions, the service is expected to be recommissioned.

Supplier Requirements

Providers must meet the suitability, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability requirements set out in the procurement documents.

The successful provider must also identify the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to deliver the contract. Contract performance requirements will be set out in the procurement and contract documentation.

Evaluation Criteria

The tender will be assessed against the following award criteria:

• Quality: 50%
• Social Value: 10%
• Price: 40%

Quality and social value together account for 60% of the overall evaluation.

Commercial Relevance

This is a substantial public health nursing opportunity for providers with the clinical workforce, service delivery experience and partnership capabilities to deliver integrated services for children, young people and families. Organisations with experience in health visiting, school nursing and family support may find the opportunity relevant, subject to the detailed selection requirements in the procurement documents.

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