Scope
Description
The Healthy Child Programme is an integrated service for expectant parents, children, young
people and their families, delivering interventions from the pre-natal stage up to the age of 19.
The programme provides place-based interventions and support, led by a Specialist
Community Public Health Nurse workforce.
Every family is offered an evidence-based package of screening, developmental reviews,
information and guidance to support parenting and healthy outcomes. The use of communitybased assets is central to the universal offer and to address inequalities. The service will build
on Salford's assets and strengths, working in partnership with the full range of children's
services, and where appropriate adults' services such as education; children's social care;
Early Help; VCFSE partners, as well as working with NHS services for example, primary care,
midwifery, paediatrics and mental health services.
We're seeking an innovative and ambitious partner to deliver this essential, universal
programme. By working collaboratively the Healthy Child Programme will be a key part of the
Salford system ensuring every child and family receives the support they need to achieve their
full potential.
Total value (estimated)
- £44,800,000 excluding VAT
- £44,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031
- Possible extension to 30 September 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
up to 2 extensions of 12 months each
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
2 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 75% |
| Social Value | Quality | 15% |
| Price | Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
PME has been carried out
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.the-chest.org.uk
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.the-chest.org.uk
Contracting authority
Salford City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRCJ-7674-MRWM
Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton
Manchester
M27 5DA
United Kingdom
Email: tom.pyne@salford.gov.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government