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Parent-Infant Relationship Service

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 06:36

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process for the "Parent-Infant Relationship Service," aimed at supporting families during the antenatal and postnatal periods to enhance emotional wellbeing and parent-infant relationships. The procurement process, identified as tender number WNC00000524, falls under the health and social work services category. The title reflects the service's intent to improve overall family health and wellbeing in Northampton, UK (region UKF24). Initially announced in a tender published on 22nd July 2025, the award was finalised on 19th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 7th October 2025 and potentially extending until 29th September 2028, inclusive of a renewal option.

The procurement method used was an 'open' below-threshold competitive process, which indicates opportunities particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as two SMEs reached the final bidding stage. The contract was awarded to Family Lives, a Hatfield-based SME, suggesting that businesses specialising in healthcare, social services, or family support could find similar tenders beneficial for growth. Engaged entities must be adept in providing quality healthcare services, supported by thorough responses to quality-related questions outlined in the tender specifications, to secure competitive procurement opportunities like this.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parent-Infant Relationship Service

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council are seeking a provider to provide support for families during the antenatal and postnatal periods, with a focus on improving emotional wellbeing, parent-infant relationship, and overall family health and wellbeing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056365
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062666-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£133,974 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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