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27 Jul 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Halton Borough Council, successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of a Dad Matters Service" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The service aims to support fathers with attachment and bonding, mental health, and access to services. This procurement process, classified as a "light touch" regime, was conducted below the threshold in an unknown method, and the contract was signed on 1st April 2026. The total gross value of the contract amounts to £66,391.20, with a delivery location specified in the UKD71 region. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, especially those experienced in providing support services for parents and mental health initiatives. Companies like Homestart Warrington & Cheshire Ltd., which are large-scale suppliers with a focus on voluntary and community services, would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. Organizations equipped to enhance mental health support and parental bonding are best positioned to harness this opportunity for business growth and community impact.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Dad Matters Service

Notice Description

Supporting dads with Attachment and Bonding, Mental health and Access to Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d433
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070749-2026
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
Large

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
£66,391 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HOMESTART WARRINGTON & CHESHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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