Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Council
Delamere House, Delamere Street
Crewe
CW12JZ
UK
Contact person: Emma Harris
E-mail: emma.harris@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD62
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Healthy Child Programme (0-19 service)
Reference number: C5463
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Cheshire East Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to inform the recommissioning of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP).
The HCP is a universal and targeted public health service for children, young people and families, supporting improved health and wellbeing outcomes from pregnancy through to 19 years (and up to 25 years for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities).
The Council would welcome views from current and potential providers to help shape the future service model, specifications and procurement approach ahead of a formal recommissioning process.
Providers wishing to participate can register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express their interest in Project DN819601 to view and download the questionnaire.
Completed questionnaires should be sent to commissioning@cheshireeast.gov.uk by 17:00pm 8th July 2026.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Healthy Child Programme in Cheshire East delivers evidence-based interventions in line with national policy and guidance, including but not limited to:
• Antenatal and early years support for parents and carers
• Health reviews and mandated contacts
• Support with infant feeding, healthy weight, emotional wellbeing and child development
• Safeguarding, early identification of need and contribution to early help
• Targeted support for vulnerable children, young people and families
• Delivery across 0-5 and 5-19 age ranges, working in partnership with wider health, education and voluntary sector services
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
11/01/2027
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/06/2026