Kangaroo Plan: Service for the Care of Low Birth Weight or Premature Newborns

This tender, referred to as the 'Kangaroo Plan,' seeks the provision of specialized care services for newborns with low birth weight or those born prematurely. The service will commence upon hospital discharge and will be provided to infants integrated within the Health Subsystem of the National Police – Antioquia Health Section. The 'Kangaroo Family' model is implied, suggesting a focus on close parental contact and support. The contracting entity is Regional Insurance in Health No. 6, and the services will be located in Envigado, Antioquia. This is a service provision contract awarded through a minimum quota modality, indicating a small contract value. The duration of the contract is set at 150 days. The objective is to ensure continuity of care and support for vulnerable newborns and their families, bridging the gap between hospital care and home environment, thereby promoting healthy development and well-being.

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 10.0 million.

Published through SECOP II Colombia, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.