Planning

Therapeutic PIR Group

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has initiated the planning stage for a public procurement titled "Therapeutic PIR Group," focusing on health and social work services. The contract, valued at £225,000, aims to provide in-person therapeutic group support for parents experiencing mild to moderate mental illness. These services are designed to nurture positive parent-infant relationships and will be primarily delivered in the region of UKK11, known as Bristol. Future notices for this tender are expected to be released starting 1st August 2026. The procurement process falls under the legal framework 32014L0024 and is part of a planned service procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in therapeutic group support and parent-infant relationship development. Companies that have experience in engaging with healthcare providers, such as midwives and health visitors, to deliver community-based support services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement is an excellent growth opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in the public health sector and establish connections with local authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Therapeutic PIR Group

Notice Description

The aim of the service is to provide in-person, therapeutic group support for parents experiencing mild to moderate mental illness who are referred by midwives, health visitors, Family Hub staff, GPs, or by self-referral. These groups will focus primarily on nurturing the development of positive parent-infant relationships. Specifically, this will involve supporting parents to enjoy being with their babies, to feel skilled and confident in their parenting, and to improve their understanding of their baby. The groups will also support parents to feel supported and connected with others.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the service is to provide in-person, therapeutic group support for parents experiencing mild to moderate mental illness who are referred by midwives, health visitors, Family Hub staff, GPs, or by self-referral. These groups will focus primarily on nurturing the development of positive parent-infant relationships. Specifically, this will involve supporting parents to enjoy being with their babies, to feel skilled and confident in their parenting, and to improve their understanding of their baby. The groups will also support parents to feel supported and connected with others.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b20c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054836-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 months to go
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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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