---
title: "Perinatal Support Service - Start for Life Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0779ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council"
published: "2026-09-24"
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# Perinatal Support Service - Start for Life Programme

Buyer: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0779ea

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## Summary

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council commissioned a Perinatal Support Service as part of its Start for Life Programme. The requirement is a social care and support service focused on the perinatal period. The council is based in Redcar; the service is for its programme, although the contract does not identify specific delivery sites or detail the support activities.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Family Action was selected as the supplier. The council used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 1 April 2026 and runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Its value is £363,500 excluding VAT (£436,200 including VAT). The contract includes an option to modify it under its terms and conditions. The process was arranged as one lot. No separate award date is stated.

This contract shows that the council buys perinatal support as part of its Start for Life Programme. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to demonstrate the ability to deliver support services centred on perinatal needs and to work within a local-authority programme. Family Action, a large supplier, was selected through a below-threshold direct award without competition, so the outcome does not provide evidence of competitive evaluation criteria or particular accreditations, staffing levels or technical requirements. Suppliers with relevant perinatal-service delivery experience and the capacity to serve the council’s programme are the closest fit.

## Notice

Contract award for the provision of the Perinatal Support Service, part of the Start for Life Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090738-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £363,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Postcode area | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| 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

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2026 at 16:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090738-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090738-2026
  24th September 2026 - Contract details 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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