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Peer Support Offer - Perinatal Mental Health (Family Hubs)

THURROCK COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has initiated a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intending to award a contract for a peer support offer focusing on perinatal mental health through Family Hubs, set in the region of Thurrock, UKH32. This contract pertains to health services under the CPV classification 85100000 and marks the standstill period before the definitive awarding. Representations from providers must be submitted by 13th April 2026, with the planned contract start date being 1st July 2026 and lasting until 31st March 2029. The contract will be delivered in partnership with Family Hubs, maternity, perinatal mental health services, and voluntary sector partners, aiming to assist first-time pregnant women and vulnerable groups facing difficulties. The procurement utilises a limited method with no prior publication, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring direct awarding under specific regulation.

This opportunity under Thurrock Council is characterised by its focus on peer-led support for perinatal mental health, offering potential for providers experienced in health services and community support. The intention to award to Parent's 1st UK suggests expertise is critical, coupled with the ability to address diverse needs in the community. Businesses that can cater to socially isolated parents, or those experiencing language, cultural or mental health challenges, will find this a significant chance for growth. The emphasis on quality and price underscores the importance of delivering comprehensive, cost-effective solutions. Providers that align their services with the Start for Life programme and can effectively collaborate within a multi-agency framework would be most suited to this initiative.

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Notice Title

Peer Support Offer - Perinatal Mental Health (Family Hubs)

Notice Description

An offer of informal peer-led support for parents of infants in Thurrock focussing on supporting them to improve their mental health and improve the familial relationships.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thurrock Council requires a Provider to deliver a peer support offer for those with perinatal mental health issues or difficulties with parent-infant relationships. This offer is to span from pregnancy up to the child's second birthday in line with the Family Hubs / Start for Life programme guidance. Working in partnership with the Family Hubs, maternity, perinatal mental health services, and voluntary sector partners, the Provider will offer peer support to all first-time pregnant women within the Family Hub areas and vulnerable pregnant women having subsequent babies. This universal approach of being seen to be offered to all, will reduce feelings of stigma whilst enabling more intensive peer support to be prioritised to those facing barriers to Family Hub services e.g., socially isolated parents and those experiencing language, cultural or mental health issues. Thurrock Council is intending to award this contract to the existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime. The contract is proposed to start on 1st July 2026 and end on 31st March 2029.

Procurement Information

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 13th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067848
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029307-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£425,373 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARENT'S 1ST

Further Information

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