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SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 16:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is proceeding with an intention to award a contract for the Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS), classified under Community health services. This initiative caters to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using an open procedure method. Although currently at the award stage, the contract has yet to be formally awarded. It has a planned contract period from 5 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with a total value of £2,160,529.46. Providers can make representations by 11:59 pm on 25 February 2026.

This tender marks an opportunity for businesses involved in community health services to contribute effectively to early childhood development. With a focus on facilitating warm and consistent care that supports social and emotional growth, both SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, leveraging their specialisation in health services. Moreover, Real Group Ltd has been announced as the appointed supplier for this impactful service, illustrating the scope for larger organisations to play a significant role in addressing community health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11.59pm 25 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Parent infant relationships are prerequisite to an infant's development in the first 1001 days from conception and a time of rapid brain development. Our experiences in this period lay the foundations for a wide range of future health outcomes. Having warm, consistent, and loving care, helps promote good social and emotional development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1164c67f-9409-45d5-bb8f-60814627535a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12604b6-a538-495a-8e1f-f484c8a0f048
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,160,529 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,160,529 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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