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title: "Parents In Mind Service in Halton and Warrington"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066261"
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# Parents In Mind Service in Halton and Warrington

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066261

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Parents In Mind Service in Halton and Warrington" has been managed by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, based in Warrington, UK. This contract, classified under Health services (CPV code: 85100000), aims to provide emotional support through trained volunteer mental health peer supporters to women experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties, both individually and in groups. Procured through the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and governed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, the process involved a direct award without prior competition. The contract was signed on 19th January 2026 and commenced on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2027, with an annual value of £117,700.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, specifically those with expertise in mental health support during the perinatal period. Organisations with a focus on social value, innovation, and enhancing accessibility might find this contract particularly relevant, as these criteria were central to the evaluation process. As the project integrates both in-person and digital delivery methods, businesses with robust digital capabilities and experience in community health can leverage these strengths to benefit the local demographic. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large providers dedicated to mental health advocacy and peer support within the parenting community are well-positioned to engage with potential future opportunities within this procurement framework.

## Notice

Trained volunteer mental health peer supporters with lived experience of perinatal mental health, provide emotional support to women residing in Halton and Warrington, aged 16 +, who are experiencing mild-moderate mental health difficulties during the perinatal and postnatal period, from pregnancy up to the first 24 months following childbirth. Support is delivered 1-1 and in groups, in person and online, in order to create a more inclusive and accessible offer to the whole parenting community.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Halton and Warrington Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Parents in Mind Service in Halton and Warrington. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS117,700.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024080-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington, TLD71 East Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024080-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019609-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- https://www.nct.org.uk

## Provenance

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