Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Knowsley Council
2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Archway Road
Huyton
L36 9UX
Contact
Mrs Carol Glover
Telephone
+44 1514434939
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD7 - Merseyside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of the 0-25 Public Health Service in Knowsley
Reference number
DN551019
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Knowsley Borough Council is commissioning the provision of an integrated Public Health
service for expectant mothers, children and young people and their families across the
Borough. The Service will be delivered using the principles of ‘proportionate universalism’.
It will comprise of the following components:
• Provision of antenatal reviews from 28 weeks of pregnancy.
• Provision of all mandatory universal reviews as prescribed by the Healthy Child Programme
at the following points:
o Antenatal
o New births
o 6-8 weeks
o 9-12 months
o 2-2.5 years
o Provision of school readiness health visitor review for pre-school children including key
relevant development assessment and referral (where relevant)
• Targeted and intensive support for young parents and high risk/vulnerable families who
meet thresholds of need, via the provision of a Health Visitor led Enhanced Family Support
Pathway
• Provision of the National Child Measurement Programme at commencement and
completion of Primary School and work in partnership to support children and their families
to access relevant local interventions and services
• Co-ordination of Audiology screening and uptake at commencement of primary education
(reception age children) (see separate specification - LOT 4)
• Promote uptake for an antenatal and maternal exercise offer (see separate specification –
LOT 3)
• Provision to sustain and improve breastfeeding rates and provide leadership and
development to the Breastfeeding Peer Support service (see separate specification – LOT 2)
• Provision of Special Education School Health Nursing interventions for public health,
including identification and management of children with Education Health Care Plans
(EHCP)s.
The Contract will be for a term of 3 years. The Council may extend the Contract following the Contract Period for further periods of time up to a maximum of 24 months in aggregate.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Bidders may bid for all lots, a single lot or a combination of lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Healthy Child Programme Health Visiting and School Health
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD7 - Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Provision of antenatal reviews from 28 weeks of pregnancy.
• Provision of all mandatory universal reviews as prescribed by the Healthy Child Programme
at the following points:
o Antenatal
o New births
o 6-8 weeks
o 9-12 months
o 2-2.5 years
o Provision of school readiness health visitor review for pre-school children including key
relevant development assessment and referral (where relevant)
• Targeted and intensive support for young parents and high risk/vulnerable families who
meet thresholds of need, via the provision of a Health Visitor led Enhanced Family Support
Pathway
• Provision of the National Child Measurement Programme at commencement and
completion of Primary School and work in partnership to support children and their families
to access relevant local interventions and services
• Provision of Special Education School Health Nursing interventions for public health,
including identification and management of children with Education Health Care Plans
(EHCP)s.
For the full description of service required please see the Lot 1 Service specification.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
60
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Healthy Child Programme Breastfeeding Peer Support
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD7 - Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service would be an integral component of the 0-25 Healthy Child Programme and work
collaboratively with the 0-5years provision.
The service would be expected to:
• Recruit volunteers wishing to support breastfeeding women in Knowsley.
• Promote the take up of breastfeeding in Knowsley through positive messaging and support
on hospital wards and in the community
• Ensure all volunteer peer supporters are trained to an appropriate level (e.g. La Leche) and
adhere to any relevant training requirements identified by the Healthy Child Programme 0-25 Service Provider.
• Work with relevant organisations (e.g. the 0-25 Service Provider) to ensure all
breastfeeding women are offered a peer support Service Work collaboratively with the
Healthy Child Programme 0-25 Service Provider to ensure that Volunteers have a suitable
support network, including supervision, regular training and quality assurance.
• Deliver ward based breastfeeding initiation support to Knowsley women, by working
collaboratively with other Provider organisations who support, women in hospital wards.
• Ensure policies and protocols are in place to ensure volunteer peer supporters work in a
safe and consistent manner with clients and other staff.
• Offer home visits to support breastfeeding women.
• Other forms of support including Skype, SMS text, email, webchat, FaceTime and use of
social media should be offered
For the full description of service required please see Lot 2 Service Specification.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
60
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Healthy Child Programme Maternal Exercise
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD7 - Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To increase physical activity levels and contribute to improving health and wellbeing
outcomes of Knowsley residents through a free programme of antenatal and mother and
baby physical activity and lifestyle education sessions.
For a full description of service required please see Lot 3 Service Specification.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
60
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Healthy Child Programme School Entry Hearing Screening
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD7 - Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the service is to identify children with hearing impairment at school entry in order
to provide appropriate support to maximise speech perception and the resulting attainment of appropriate language skills to support them in achieving their potential.
The objectives of the service are:
• To offer appropriate hearing screening to all children aged 4 and 5 when they are in
Reception and all children of any age entering Special Schools.
• To identify children with possible hearing impairments and promptly refer them into
appropriate services for management.
• To provide information on children who fail the screen and are referred to audiology for
further assessment to stakeholders (e.g. GPs, parents, schools) to ensure appropriate
support is provided in all settings.
For the full description of service required please see Lot 4 Service Specification.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
60
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
28 June 2021
Local time
9:30am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English