Planning

Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support." This procurement falls under the industry category of social work and related services, specifically within the health care sector, and is conducted according to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The location for this initiative is the region covered by UKI44. The procurement process is focused on providing services to support expectant and new parents, enhancing their resilience and emotional well-being. Important future deadlines include a forthcoming notice date scheduled for 16 February 2026. The procurement will be carried out using Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the social services and healthcare industries, particularly those specialising in mental health and peer support services. Companies that can deliver high-quality, innovative solutions aimed at improving access, reducing health inequalities, and ensuring service sustainability will be particularly well-suited to compete. Providers that can demonstrate strong economic, financial, and professional capabilities will have an edge, especially if they can collaborate effectively and offer social value. With both a focus on quality and the potential for long-term service integration, this contract offers promising prospects for businesses looking to expand their operations within the public sector's health and social care domain.

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Notice Title

Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support

Notice Description

Lewisham Council are seeking to award a contract for perinatal mental health peer support , under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Provider Selection Regime Process C. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support contract provides services aimed at supporting expectant and new parents to stay resilient and emotionally well, and develop confidence and social connections during pregnancy and in the first two years after birth. The intention is to award this contract using the Provider Selection Regime Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061375
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008640-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

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