Tender for the Contract for the Provision of a mild to moderate perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationship support service

Buyer
Hartlepool Borough Council
Value
£200,000
Closes
18 November 2026
Where
Hartlepool, the North East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Hartlepool Borough Council wants to appoint a provider to run a support service for parents in Hartlepool who have mild to moderate mental health difficulties, or who are at risk of them, during pregnancy and the first two years of their child's life. The service will offer both one-to-one and group support, aiming to improve the emotional health of parents and the bond between parents and babies. The estimated contract value is £200,000.

What the buyer wants

• Assess and support mothers and fathers (including non-biological stepparents and same-sex partners) with mild to moderate perinatal mental health needs, delivered individually and in groups from pre-birth to age two. • Work collaboratively with maternity services, health visiting and Best Start Family Hubs, and reduce barriers that stop families accessing support. • Help families build confidence, resilience, social connections and self-management skills.

Likely requirements

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A business without specialist perinatal or parent-infant mental health experience, or without the capacity to deliver both individual and group support across Hartlepool, would most likely be ruled out.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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