Tender

Perinatal Mental Health Services

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking tenders for "Perinatal Mental Health Services," focusing on regions within the United Kingdom, particularly Sheffield. This procurement, initiated on 14 May 2026, is part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme. The process involves an open procedure for two lots: Lot 1 offers a Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Service, while Lot 2 focuses on support for dads and male caregivers. The total estimated value of the tender is £1,431,570, with submission details allowing electronic submissions in English by 19 June 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2029, with potential extension until 2030.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, specifically those specialising in mental health and family support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well positioned to compete, given the focus on peer support and community engagement. Organizations with experience in delivering mental health services for both parents and infants, and those attuned to the needs of male caregivers, can leverage this tender to expand their service offerings and establish a significant presence in the health enhancement initiatives supported by local authorities.

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Notice Title

Perinatal Mental Health Services

Notice Description

This tender includes 2 lots. Lot 1 - Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Service Lot 2 - Perinatal Mental Health - Dads and Male Caregivers Peer Support Lot 1 - Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Service Sheffield City Council, as part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme (formerly Start for Life), is recommissioning a perinatal mental health peer support service to provide early, accessible, and relationship based support for parents experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties [1]. This includes anxiety, low mood, stress, and supporting healthy parent-infant relationships. The need for strengthened peer based emotional wellbeing support has been consistently highlighted by parents and carers, including through the Sheffield Early Years consultation (2023) and subsequent engagement activity undertaken more recently. This has been running for 3 years and the aim is to build on, develop, improve and evolve what has already been implemented. Lot 2 - Perinatal Mental Health - Dads and Male Caregivers Peer Support Sheffield City Council, as part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme (formerly Start for Life), is recommissioning a Perinatal Mental Health (PNMH) Peer Support Programme for Dads and Male Caregivers. This recommissioning builds on three years of delivery and responds directly to needs identified through the 2023 Early Years Start for Life Consultation, where fathers and partners highlighted gaps in support during the perinatal period. The aim of this programme is to help all new and expectant dads and male caregivers make the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible, with a strong emphasis on: * sensitive and attuned caregiving * positive early parent-infant relationships * good mental wellbeing for babies and their families

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Service

Sheffield City Council, as part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme (formerly Start for Life), is recommissioning a perinatal mental health peer support service to provide early, accessible, and relationship based support for parents experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties [1]. This includes anxiety, low mood, stress, and supporting healthy parent-infant relationships. The need for strengthened peer based emotional wellbeing support has been consistently highlighted by parents and carers, including through the Sheffield Early Years consultation (2023) and subsequent engagement activity undertaken more recently. This has been running for 3 years and the aim is to build on, develop, improve and evolve what has already been implemented.

Renewal: 12 month extension period.

Lot 2 - Perinatal Mental Health - Dads and Male Caregivers Peer Support

Lot 2 - Perinatal Mental Health - Dads and Male Caregivers Peer Support Sheffield City Council, as part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme (formerly Start for Life), is recommissioning a Perinatal Mental Health (PNMH) Peer Support Programme for Dads and Male Caregivers. This recommissioning builds on three years of delivery and responds directly to needs identified through the 2023 Early Years Start for Life Consultation, where fathers and partners highlighted gaps in support during the perinatal period. The aim of this programme is to help all new and expectant dads and male caregivers make the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible, with a strong emphasis on: * sensitive and attuned caregiving * positive early parent-infant relationships * good mental wellbeing for babies and their families

Renewal: 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069912
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044517-2026
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
Open procedure
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,192,975 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,192,975 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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