Tender

Parent-Infant Relationship: Pregnancy Bonding and Attachment Training

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking proposals for a training programme titled "Parent-Infant Relationship: Pregnancy Bonding and Attachment Training", aimed at enhancing the bonding and attachment between parents and their infants. The programme will be a central feature of the North Northamptonshire Family Hubs model, operating across Corby, East Northants, Kettering, and Wellingborough, with a funding ceiling of £38,000. Interested parties should note the procurement follows an open, below-threshold competition method, with completed submissions to be returned by 31st October 2025. The contract period spans from 19th November 2025 to 30th October 2026, and the tender stage is currently active with the end of the enquiry period on 24th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in early childhood development and training. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the programme's focus on building capacity and consistency within the Early Help workforce. By contributing innovative, evidence-based proposals, businesses can position themselves as leaders in this critical area while fostering deep partnerships with local councils and community networks. Such engagement could drive future growth opportunities within the public sector training market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parent-Infant Relationship: Pregnancy Bonding and Attachment Training

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council seeks to commission a one-year training programme in pregnancy bonding and attachment, with a focus on strengthening relationships between parents and infants from the earliest stages of pregnancy through to the end of the first 1,001 critical days. Empowering expectant parents to form strong, positive bonds with their unborn babies and to nurture these relationships as their child grows. The total budget available for this opportunity is PS38,000, and suppliers are invited to provide proposals that deliver against the requirements within this funding envelope. This programme will form a central part of the North Northamptonshire Family Hubs model, which has mobilised four Family Hub Networks across each locality (Corby, East Northants, Kettering and Wellingborough) to provide integrated, accessible, and family-centred support. To strengthen this offer, the training is designed for the Early Help workforce, operating within the Family Hub Network, which includes Best Start in Life (BSIL) practitioners, Service Managers, Early Years Practitioners, and Family Hub Connectors. By embedding this training in Family Hubs, services will be equipped with the skills, confidence, and consistency needed to support parents in building strong bonds with their babies from pregnancy and beyond. The Training Programme aims to: * Strengthen the capacity of the Family Hub workforce to promote and support bonding and secure parent-infant relationships from pregnancy onwards. * Equip practitioners with evidence-based knowledge and skills to recognise, prevent, and respond to perinatal mental health and bonding difficulties. * Build a shared language and approach across the workforce to improve consistency of practice and ensure families receive joined-up support. * Promote inclusive practice that recognises and values the roles of fathers, partners, and diverse family structures in early bonding and attachment. * Contribute to the delivery of the North Northamptonshire Perinatal Mental Health and Parent-Infant Relationships Strategy (2024) by addressing the identified gap in workforce development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069299-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sorayah Mbuthia
Contact Email
sorayah.mbuthia@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

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