--- title: "Perinatal Mental Health Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069912" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069912" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069912.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069912.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-14" --- # Perinatal Mental Health Services Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069912 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069912) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069912.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council is seeking tenders for "Perinatal Mental Health Services," focusing on regions within the United Kingdom, particularly Sheffield. This procurement, initiated on 14 May 2026, is part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme. The process involves an open procedure for two lots: Lot 1 offers a Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Service, while Lot 2 focuses on support for dads and male caregivers. The total estimated value of the tender is £1,431,570, with submission details allowing electronic submissions in English by 19 June 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2029, with potential extension until 2030. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, specifically those specialising in mental health and family support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well positioned to compete, given the focus on peer support and community engagement. Organizations with experience in delivering mental health services for both parents and infants, and those attuned to the needs of male caregivers, can leverage this tender to expand their service offerings and establish a significant presence in the health enhancement initiatives supported by local authorities. ## Notice This tender includes 2 lots. Lot 1 - Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Service Lot 2 - Perinatal Mental Health - Dads and Male Caregivers Peer Support Lot 1 - Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Service Sheffield City Council, as part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme (formerly Start for Life), is recommissioning a perinatal mental health peer support service to provide early, accessible, and relationship based support for parents experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties [1]. This includes anxiety, low mood, stress, and supporting healthy parent-infant relationships. The need for strengthened peer based emotional wellbeing support has been consistently highlighted by parents and carers, including through the Sheffield Early Years consultation (2023) and subsequent engagement activity undertaken more recently. This has been running for 3 years and the aim is to build on, develop, improve and evolve what has already been implemented. Lot 2 - Perinatal Mental Health - Dads and Male Caregivers Peer Support Sheffield City Council, as part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme (formerly Start for Life), is recommissioning a Perinatal Mental Health (PNMH) Peer Support Programme for Dads and Male Caregivers. This recommissioning builds on three years of delivery and responds directly to needs identified through the 2023 Early Years Start for Life Consultation, where fathers and partners highlighted gaps in support during the perinatal period. The aim of this programme is to help all new and expectant dads and male caregivers make the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible, with a strong emphasis on: * sensitive and attuned caregiving * positive early parent-infant relationships * good mental wellbeing for babies and their families ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Service Sheffield City Council, as part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme (formerly Start for Life), is recommissioning a perinatal mental health peer support service to provide early, accessible, and relationship based support for parents experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties [1]. This includes anxiety, low mood, stress, and supporting healthy parent-infant relationships. The need for strengthened peer based emotional wellbeing support has been consistently highlighted by parents and carers, including through the Sheffield Early Years consultation (2023) and subsequent engagement activity undertaken more recently. This has been running for 3 years and the aim is to build on, develop, improve and evolve what has already been implemented. Renewal: 12 month extension period. Lot 2 - Perinatal Mental Health - Dads and Male Caregivers Peer Support Lot 2 - Perinatal Mental Health - Dads and Male Caregivers Peer Support Sheffield City Council, as part of the national Best Start in Life and Healthy Babies Programme (formerly Start for Life), is recommissioning a Perinatal Mental Health (PNMH) Peer Support Programme for Dads and Male Caregivers. This recommissioning builds on three years of delivery and responds directly to needs identified through the 2023 Early Years Start for Life Consultation, where fathers and partners highlighted gaps in support during the perinatal period. The aim of this programme is to help all new and expectant dads and male caregivers make the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible, with a strong emphasis on: * sensitive and attuned caregiving * positive early parent-infant relationships * good mental wellbeing for babies and their families Renewal: 12 month extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044517-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - 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 | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,192,975 | | Lots value | £1,192,975 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044517-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044517-2026 14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://sheffield.gov.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105488&TID100110620&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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