Planning

Therapeutic PIR Group

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a project titled "Therapeutic PIR Group," aimed at providing in-person, therapeutic group support for parents with mild to moderate mental illness. The location for the project is in the UK region of UKK11. This procurement is classified under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, with an estimated value of £225,000, grossing up to £270,000. The engagement milestone is scheduled with a due date of 26th June 2026, indicating the stage of Expressions of Interest (EOI). The intended contract period starts on 1st October 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2029.

There are significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in health and social services. This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Interested businesses can engage with the market during the planning phase by accessing the EOI form, offering a chance to tap into the public sector by supporting community health initiatives. Those with experience in providing parental support services or therapeutic programmes are particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender process.

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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.

Planning Information

Suppliers wishing to access the EOI form can at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d0e7a61b-4663-f111-813c-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b211
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054841-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

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
26 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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