Tender

SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently undertaking a competitive procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 to establish a new Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) in Kent. The service aims to enhance parent-infant mental health awareness and provide necessary support and intervention. This tender, titled "SC240063 - Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)," is classified under the community health services industry category and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open procedure method. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12th December 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 5th March 2026, running until 31st March 2030. The tender value is set at £2,391,320, and further details can be found in the tender documents.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the community health services sector. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement process indicates suitability for these types of enterprises. Businesses with expertise in providing mental health services, workforce training, and consultancy are well-positioned to bid for this contract. By participating, companies can collaborate with Kent County Council to address critical mental health service needs in the region, allowing them to expand their portfolio and increase their market presence. The initiative not only contributes to regional betterment but also offers potential long-term engagement opportunities, fostering ongoing business development.

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Notice Title

SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)

Notice Description

This is a Competitive Procurement undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 Kent County Council wish to procure a new Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) in Kent. This service will raise awareness of the importance of parent infant mental health, provide support and intervention for those with low to moderate parent infant mental health needs, and provide specialist advice, guidance and training regarding parent infant mental health to the wider workforce in support of workforce development. Full details of the scope of the service and the background can be found within the Schedule 1 - Service Specification within the tender documents. Access to the procurement is via https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42b9b0fc-0b53-4224-933b-431e39f778bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf248de-eb7f-4730-9088-e3a412a9c174
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,391,320 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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