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title: "Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Infant Mental health - Little Minds Matter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Infant Mental health - Little Minds Matter

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e2f

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## Summary

The contracting process revolves around the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council awarding a contract titled "Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Infant Mental health - Little Minds Matter." This procurement addresses the industry category of services focusing on welfare for children and young people within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKE41. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award date recorded as 27 February 2026, and the contract span extending until 31 March 2026, with the possibility for renewal until 31 March 2027, subject to performance and funding. The procurement method utilised a direct approach below the threshold, implying no competitive bidding was involved. The Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has been identified as the supplier for this initiative, the primary goal being to support health and development outcomes for infants and their families, prompted by the recommendations from the Dame Andrea Leadsom review.

This tender offers potential growth for businesses within the healthcare and welfare services sectors, especially those specializing in child and family services. Opportunities abound for firms that can provide innovative solutions for infant mental health support or consultancy services aimed at aiding families and professionals in the Bradford area. Businesses adept in community health services or those with capabilities that align with the "light touch" special regime can benefit immensely from participation, potentially forming collaborative partnerships with public authorities like the City of Bradford and other trusts under the NHS framework. The contract, valued at over £337,000 with the potential for extension, offers a substantial engagement for large-scale service providers dedicated to reducing health and education inequalities in early childhood development across England.

## 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. Infant mental health - direct support for families and consultation for professionals to support families. NHS West Yorks ICB will hold this contract. Approval is for a contribution through a S 75 arrangement with the ICB as lead commissioner

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017871-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £337,843 |
| Contracts value | £337,843 |

## 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 | BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017871-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017864-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017856-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017871-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017864-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017856-2026
  27th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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