Award

Parent Infant Mental Health Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Parent Infant Mental Health Service has been managed by Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of Community Health Services, classified as 85323000 according to the CPV scheme. The project is positioned in the South East region. The procurement stage is in 'Award', with the contract being awarded on 12 February 2026 following an open procedure. The contract is slated to run from 5 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with a total value of £2,160,529.46. The invitation for tender period concluded on 12 February 2026.

The tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Real Group Ltd, the awarded supplier. The focus on parent-infant relationships, which are crucial for development during the first 1001 days post-conception, indicates potential for organisations specialising in community health services to expand their portfolio. Such services are vital for promoting social and emotional development, fostering future health outcomes. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in this niche are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parent Infant Mental Health Service

Notice Description

In accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (Regulations 2023). Following a competitive process, the recommendation is to award the contract for Parent Infant Mental Health Service to the Real Group. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score. This is a new Service. 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-b5fd17-33fde193-ce0e-4941-8681-baac79eccf53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac8276d1-930d-49c0-aefb-49d8a869fa58
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 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
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.newman@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443000416375

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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