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title: "SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)"
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# SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42b9b0fc-0b53-4224-933b-431e39f778bb

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## Summary

Kent County Council is currently undertaking a competitive procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 to establish a new Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) in Kent. The service aims to enhance parent-infant mental health awareness and provide necessary support and intervention. This tender, titled "SC240063 - Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)," is classified under the community health services industry category and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open procedure method. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12th December 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 5th March 2026, running until 31st March 2030. The tender value is set at £2,391,320, and further details can be found in the tender documents.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the community health services sector. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement process indicates suitability for these types of enterprises. Businesses with expertise in providing mental health services, workforce training, and consultancy are well-positioned to bid for this contract. By participating, companies can collaborate with Kent County Council to address critical mental health service needs in the region, allowing them to expand their portfolio and increase their market presence. The initiative not only contributes to regional betterment but also offers potential long-term engagement opportunities, fostering ongoing business development.

## Notice

This is a Competitive Procurement undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 Kent County Council wish to procure a new Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) in Kent. This service will raise awareness of the importance of parent infant mental health, provide support and intervention for those with low to moderate parent infant mental health needs, and provide specialist advice, guidance and training regarding parent infant mental health to the wider workforce in support of workforce development. Full details of the scope of the service and the background can be found within the Schedule 1 - Service Specification within the tender documents. Access to the procurement is via https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf248de-eb7f-4730-9088-e3a412a9c174 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,391,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf248de-eb7f-4730-9088-e3a412a9c174

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf248de-eb7f-4730-9088-e3a412a9c174
  2nd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Community-health-services./T92N76MX7H
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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