To award a contract from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 for the Healthy Child Programme services funded from the ring-fenced Public Health Grant, comprising:
• 0 to 5 Health Visiting Service provided by East Sussex Healthcare Trust - total value for a 1+1-year contract is £15,358,626.
• Early Help Services provided by East Sussex County Council Children’s Services - total value for a 1+1-year contract is £1,783,000.
There is potentially a small amount of additional funding from the ICB Better Care Fund to support the 0 to 5 Health Visiting Service. This contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/09/2025
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Some information is restricted as would breach procurement law.
Decision due: Between 20 Oct 2025 and 31 Oct 2025 by Director of Children's Services
Lead member: Lead Member for Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Department: Children's Services
Contact: Alison Amstutz Email: alison.amstutz@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 335009.