Brent Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) (Provider Selection Regime) (Most Suitable Provider Process)
Description: Following a market engagement (2026/S 000-078080) published on 17August 2026, the London Borough of Brent are publishing an Intention to Follow the most suitable provider process. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Public Health team has been leading on the Perinatal Mental Health and Parent-Infant Relationship strand, internally referred to as Parent and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) support, as part of the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme, now known as Best Start in Life. A PIMH working group identified a clear gap in the provision of services for individuals experiencing mild to moderate Perinatal Mental Health needs and those needing Parent-Infant relationship support. Engagement with families and service providers highlighted lack of a clear (read more...)
Summary: The London Borough of Brent plans to commission a Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS), a community perinatal mental health and parent-infant support service (health services, CPV 85100000). It will support pregnant women and families in Brent who are at risk of mild to moderate mental health problems and are receiving support from maternity, health visiting, school nursing or Council services. The service is intended to address gaps in access to support and in the coordination of the local perinatal mental health and parent-infant pathway. The provider will assess maternal and infant mental health, emotional wellbeing, family functioning and the parent-infant relationship; provide short-term, outcome-focused interventions or referrals; monitor wellbeing; connect families to peer support; and coordinate with other services. Delivery is in the community across Brent, taking account of the borough’s demographic profile and the cultural needs of service users.