--- title: "Parenting Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c21d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c21d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c21d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c21d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Parenting Support Service Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c21d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c21d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c21d.json) ## Summary Medway Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Chatham, UK, is in the planning stage of a tender process to commission a Parenting Support Service. This procurement, valued at £500,000 (gross: £600,000) and classified under health and social work services, is part of the Best Start in Life programme, aiming to enhance early childhood development outcomes. An online Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 14th July 2026 via Microsoft Teams, providing an opportunity to discuss the service model, procurement process, and timelines. The contract is to commence on 1st December 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, emphasising community outreach, home visiting support, and evidence-based interventions. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in delivering parenting support, early years, and family services. Ideal candidates include entities providing evidence-based parenting programmes, early help and family support, or home visiting services, as well as VCSE organisations focused on community outreach. Experienced providers with a background in perinatal mental health, early childhood development, or volunteer mobilisation are well-suited to compete. The service aims to integrate and enhance existing provisions for a cohesive support model, making it a vital opportunity for organisations aiming to expand their service offerings in the public sector. ## Notice Medway Council is seeking to commission a Parenting Support Service as part of the Best Start in Life (BSiL) programme, aimed at improving outcomes for children in the early years. The overarching aim of the service is to provide accessible, evidence-based parenting support and training to families, with a particular focus on increasing the likelihood of children achieving a good level of development at the end of Reception. The service will deliver a blended model of universal and targeted support, combining community-based provision with more intensive home-based interventions. Delivery will include: *Community outreach and engagement, including regular stay-and-play sessions in wellbeing centres and other local venues *A visible presence at community events to promote access and engagement *Home visiting support, including both self-referral and Early Help pathways *Support for parents to address wider determinants of health, working in partnership with the wider BSiL network to reduce health inequalities *Early identification of perinatal mental health (PMH) and parent-infant relationship (PIR) needs, with appropriate signposting and referrals The service will also play a key role in building community capacity through: *Recruitment, training and coordination of volunteers to support home visiting and group-based interventions *Delivery (in partnership with Parenting Workers) of evidence-based interventions, such as Incredible Years or other approved programmes *Collaboration with Best Start in Life partners, including Best Start in Life Practitioners (BSIPs), to support families where there may be emerging SEND needs This service will replace and integrate elements of current provision, including the Universal Parenting Programme and volunteer-led home visiting services, creating a more cohesive and outcomes-focused model of support for families. *The Council is seeking a provider with the capability to deliver a high-quality, integrated service, working collaboratively across the system to improve early childhood outcomes and reduce inequalities. ### Planning Information Medway Council Public Health is preparing to commission a parenting service and is seeking to engage with the market ahead of the formal procurement process. We invite prospective providers to attend an online Market Engagement Event: •Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026 •Time: 13:00-14:00 •Location: Microsoft Teams - - Please copy and paste the following into your internet address bar, URL bar to join the meeting – Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/398431779167120?p=wQrfTllK2yOwlkWOhc Purpose of the event: •Share an overview of the service model being commissioned •Outline the anticipated procurement process and indicative timelines. •Provide an opportunity for prospective providers to ask questions. •To seek feedback from the market to help shape the service model and specification •To highlight key considerations, including TUPE implications and service integration expectations •To outline the process of writing a successful tender Who should attend: Organisations with experience in delivering parenting support, early years and family services including: •Providers of evidence-based parenting programmes •Organisations delivering early help, family support, or home visiting services •VCSE organisations with experience of community outreach and volunteer-led provision •Providers with expertise in perinatal mental health, parent-infant relationships, or early childhood development •Experience recruiting, training and mobilising volunteers How to attend: Please confirm your attendance via the following Forms link. If you are unable to attend on the date but would like to know more please indicate this in the form- https://forms.office.com/e/N4mtDrF6Nb Please log into the meeting via the Teams link provided Important note: This event is for information and engagement purposes only. This event is subject to governance approval processes. Attendance does not confer any advantage in the subsequent procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062135-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLJ41 Medway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 10:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062135-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062135-2026 2nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/N4mtDrF6Nb - https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/398431779167120?p=wQrfTllK2yOwlkWOhc - 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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