Scope
Reference
OPEN28012026104310
Description
Hartlepool Borough Council was successful in securing Family Hubs funding from the Department of Education as part of the initiative to help improve health and education outcomes for children and families in England.
HBC allocated funding was used to commission NCT to deliver a perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationship support service in Hartlepool (DN697526), known as Parents in Mind. NCT staff and Peer Supporters have been working with midwifery and other health professionals to identify and support families in need of emotional support.
The current contract is due to end on 31st March 2026 as this aligned with the original Family Hubs funding term.
Grant funding has now been confirmed for an additional period.
This contract serves as an extension to the existing contract for a further 12 months, until 31st March 2027 as this will ensure continuity/consistency for those families who are already accessing the service. It will also allow HBC time to prepare key documents to re-tender the service for a longer period, incorporating the revised DHSE / DfE expectations once this has been determined (expected during April 2026 therefore providing insufficient time to conduct a procurement exercise for the new period).
Contract 1. Perinatal Support Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33692210 - Parenteral feeding solutions
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
THE NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST
- Companies House: 02370573
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 801395
27 Old Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: bids@nct.org.uk
Website: http://www.nct.org.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Perinatal Support Service
Contracting authority
Hartlepool Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-5564-CHJP
Civic Centre, Victoria Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government