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title: "Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Perinatal Mental Health Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d02"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Perinatal Mental Health Support

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d02

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Perinatal Mental Health Support". This initiative falls under the welfare services industry category, specifically targeting children and young people in Bradford (UKE41) and neighbouring areas. Funded as part of recommendations from the Dame Andrea Leadsom review, the programme primarily aims to support parents and carers in nurturing their children's health and education. Contracts have been awarded without competition, utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold. Initially closing on 31st March 2025, further government funding has extended service delivery through to March 2026-2027 if required. Family Action is the supplier designated for this endeavour.

This tender opens doors for businesses specialising in healthcare and education support services, especially those dedicated to perinatal mental health. It provides opportunities for growth through the contracted deliverables aimed at improving mental health outcomes for pregnant women and young families. Large-scale service providers, particularly those with experience in welfare services for children, are well-positioned to benefit from collaborating with City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. By contributing to this programme, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their service reach within the United Kingdom, leveraging the contract’s renewal potential based on performance and available funding.

## Notice

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (BMDC) was one of 75 Local Authorities awarded funding to drive through recommendations identified in the Dame Andrea Leadsom review into improving health & development outcomes for babies in England, with an aim to: * Provide support to parents and carers so they can nurture their babies and children, improving health and education outcomes for all. * Contribute to a reduction in inequalities in health and education outcomes for babies, children and families across England by ensuring that support provided is communicated to all parents and carers, including those who are hardest to reach and/or most in need. * Build the evidence base for what works when it comes to improving health and education outcomes for babies, children, and families in different delivery contexts. The programme started in April 2023 current funding was due to cease on the 31st March 2025. Government confirmation of further funding was provided in December 2024 for 2025/6 allowing for contracts to be awarded to continue the ongoing service delivery. Perinatal Support Service for pregnant women who have, or are at risk of developing, mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017316-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017316-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017309-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017304-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017316-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017309-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017304-2026
  26th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.family-action.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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