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14 Jul 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of a Peer Support Service for Fathers, Partners & Non-Birthing Partners (FNBP) was conducted by Halton Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The tender, identified by the title "Provision of a Peer Support Service for Fathers, Partners & Non-Birthing Partners (FNBP)," falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The contract was awarded to THE NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST, with the procurement reaching the award stage on 14th July 2026. This service is planned to be delivered within the UKD71 region, starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement was based on a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, classified under the light touch regime.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those focusing on support services for families. Companies with expertise in delivering peer support services, especially those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to THE NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST, could benefit from exploring similar tenders. The procurement process favours organisations capable of delivering flexible and varied support formats, making it ideal for businesses with innovative approaches in service delivery. Additionally, this contract highlights a strategic opening for businesses aimed at expanding their footprint in the public sector, especially those located or willing to operate in the specified UKD71 region.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Peer Support Service for Fathers, Partners & Non-Birthing Partners (FNBP)

Notice Description

Delivery of Provision of a Peer Support Service for Fathers, Partners & Non-Birthing Partners (FNBP) with support offered in a variety of formats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066382-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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