--- title: "MEDWAY PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH AND PARENT-INFANT RELATIONSHIP STRATEGY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9fdd6537-e9dc-4f16-9edf-e3732b090d41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fdd6537-e9dc-4f16-9edf-e3732b090d41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fdd6537-e9dc-4f16-9edf-e3732b090d41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fdd6537-e9dc-4f16-9edf-e3732b090d41.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-31" --- # MEDWAY PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH AND PARENT-INFANT RELATIONSHIP STRATEGY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fdd6537-e9dc-4f16-9edf-e3732b090d41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fdd6537-e9dc-4f16-9edf-e3732b090d41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fdd6537-e9dc-4f16-9edf-e3732b090d41.json) ## Summary The Medway Council is conducting a tender for the MEDWAY PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH AND PARENT-INFANT RELATIONSHIP STRATEGY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT in the health and social work services category. The procurement stage is currently open and the deadline for tender submission is June 12, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from June 30, 2024, to December 21, 2024. The total contract value is £50,000 (GBP). This tender by Medway Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services to participate in the development of perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationship strategies. Businesses with expertise in mental health support, parental guidance, and workforce development would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to engage in this important project with significant societal impact. ## Notice 1.1 Medway Council is one of 75 eligible Local Authorities taking part in the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme in England https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme 1.2 The Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme is currently running until the end of March 2025. The funding which has been provided as part of the programme must be utilised before this date. 1.3 There are specific requirements and timelines for delivering against aspects of the programme as set out in the Family Hubs and Start for Life framework and service expectations https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme-local-authority-guide. 1.4 The Local Authority is responsible for using the Family Hubs and Start for Life funding to improve provision of support for mild-to-moderate perinatal mental heath and parent-infant relationships. Moderate-to-severe (specialist) provision falls under the remit of Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 1.5 The Programme Guide (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62f0ef83e90e07142da01845/Family_Hubs_and_Start_for_Life_programme_guide.pdf) sets out an expectation for local areas to "establish a local perinatal and parent-infant mental health strategy (with sustainable plans beyond the funding period), to support strategic planning / delivery and joined-up working across the whole system" 1.6 A robust governance structure has already been established for PMH & PIR in Medway with commissioners and service leads meeting regularly to guide system improvements. However, a strategy has not yet been produced. 1.7 A number of services and interventions have already been commissioned using the funding provided. These include a PMH & PIR service with Family Action, baby massage training, singing therapy, a mental health web app, a mindful parenting programme and additional staff in maternity and health visiting teams. PIR training has not yet been fully commissioned and it is recognised that there is a need for development in this area. 1.8 As part of the Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme, a Parent-Carer Panel has been set up to encourage co-design and co-production of services. However, for PMH & PIR there is a need to engage more widely with seldom heard voices and research both the efficacy of current provision and how gaps can be best filled taking into account the diverse needs of Medway's population. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6798a0-94f1-4652-a697-ad78e1374c5c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2024 - 21 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 31 May 2024 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6798a0-94f1-4652-a697-ad78e1374c5c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6798a0-94f1-4652-a697-ad78e1374c5c 31st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=38e50d32-621f-ef11-812b-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62f0ef83e90e07142da01845/Family_Hubs_and_Start_for_Life_programme_guide.pdf - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme-local-authority-guide ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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