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OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce2f
Published by:: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Authority ID:: AA20201
Publication date:: 18 July 2026
Deadline date:: 18 August 2026
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's vision is to give every child the best start in life and to reduce health inequalities for children, young people and families in Sandwell and wish to commission a Sandwell 0-19 Healthy Child Service, which will play a key part in delivery of this vision.

This Procurement Process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as set out in Part 2; Regulation 6(7) and 11 of the Health and Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Council will be following The Competitive Process (Regulation 11) under the Provider Selection Regime.

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Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street

Oldbury

B693DE

Telephone: +44 1215692200

E-mail: publichealth_procurement@sandwell.gov.uk

NUTS: UKG37

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

SANDWELL 0-19 YEARS HEALTHY CHILD SERVICE

Reference number: PH0415

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85323000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 55 088 600.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Local authorities have a statutory duty to commission a Healthy Child Programme for babies, children and young people aged 0-19 years old, or up to 25 years old for those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) (1). It emphasises universal reach with proportionate, personalised responses across community, universal, targeted and specialist levels. The Healthy Child Programme is funded through the Public Health ring-fenced grant to local authorities.

The aim of the Sandwell 0-19 Healthy Child Service is to deliver a high-quality evidence informed and outcome focused 0-19 years Healthy Child service for all babies, children and young people aged 0 to 19 years (or up to 25 years for care leavers and those with SEND), and this includes the following aims:

- To ensure a healthy start to life;

- To identify and address health needs early;

- To prevent health problems;

- To support school readiness and learning;

- To protect children and families; and

- To ensure equity in access and outcome.

The service Provider will apply the principle of proportionate universalism, offering a universal service for all, with additional targeted and specialist support and interventions for some, based on assessed levels of need.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council intends to enter into ONE Contract for the provision of the Sandwell 0-19 Healthy Child Service, proposed contracting arrangements are not limited and, for example, be with one provider, a provider with sub-contracting arrangements or consortia. Any proposed contracting arrangement is subject to the Evaluation Methodology outlined in the Invitation to Tender document(s).

The Sandwell 0-19 years Healthy Child Service Contract will be for a period of 3 Years from 01 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with the option to extend on one or more occasions, subject to review, up to a maximum of 2 Years from 01 April 2030 to 31 March 2032.

The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest.

Closing date for submission of the tender is no later than 13:00hrs GMT on 18 August 2026.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 55 088 600.00 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/04/2027

End: 31/03/2030

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

This tender opportunity has basic requirements including:

- Mandatory and Discretionary exclusion grounds;

- Financial capacity to perform the contract;

- Insurances;

- UK GDPR;

- Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration and rating;

- Premises;

- Technical Capacity to perform the contract;

-Health and Safety; and

- Modern Slavery.

The Basic Selection criteria is stated in the procurement documents.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 18/08/2026

Local time: 13:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders