Shropshire 0-25 Public Health Nursing Service (PHNS)

Scope Summary

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

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Shropshire Council" (UK / International).
  Suggested Evidence: Contracts Finder / Find a Tender Supplier Account
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-12-21.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Clinical / Research Governance Mandatory
  Confirm regulatory compliance, privacy/confidentiality safeguards, and qualifications of lead specialists.
  Suggested Evidence: Credentials, Governance Policy & Ethics Compliance
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure itemized fixed or T&M pricing within the £25,296,852 (GBP) notice value.
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions