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Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Infant Mental health - Little Minds Matter

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process revolves around the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council awarding a contract titled "Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Infant Mental health - Little Minds Matter." This procurement addresses the industry category of services focusing on welfare for children and young people within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKE41. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award date recorded as 27 February 2026, and the contract span extending until 31 March 2026, with the possibility for renewal until 31 March 2027, subject to performance and funding. The procurement method utilised a direct approach below the threshold, implying no competitive bidding was involved. The Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has been identified as the supplier for this initiative, the primary goal being to support health and development outcomes for infants and their families, prompted by the recommendations from the Dame Andrea Leadsom review.

This tender offers potential growth for businesses within the healthcare and welfare services sectors, especially those specializing in child and family services. Opportunities abound for firms that can provide innovative solutions for infant mental health support or consultancy services aimed at aiding families and professionals in the Bradford area. Businesses adept in community health services or those with capabilities that align with the "light touch" special regime can benefit immensely from participation, potentially forming collaborative partnerships with public authorities like the City of Bradford and other trusts under the NHS framework. The contract, valued at over £337,000 with the potential for extension, offers a substantial engagement for large-scale service providers dedicated to reducing health and education inequalities in early childhood development across England.

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Notice Title

Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Infant Mental health - Little Minds Matter

Notice Description

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (BMDC) was one of 75 Local Authorities awarded funding to drive through recommendations identified in the Dame Andrea Leadsom review into improving health & development outcomes for babies in England, with an aim to: * Provide support to parents and carers so they can nurture their babies and children, improving health and education outcomes for all. * Contribute to a reduction in inequalities in health and education outcomes for babies, children and families across England by ensuring that support provided is communicated to all parents and carers, including those who are hardest to reach and/or most in need. * Build the evidence base for what works when it comes to improving health and education outcomes for babies, children, and families in different delivery contexts. The programme started in April 2023 current funding was due to cease on the 31st March 2025. Government confirmation of further funding was provided in December 2024 for 2025/6 allowing for contracts to be awarded to continue the ongoing service delivery. Infant mental health - direct support for families and consultation for professionals to support families. NHS West Yorks ICB will hold this contract. Approval is for a contribution through a S 75 arrangement with the ICB as lead commissioner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017871-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£337,843 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£337,843 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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