Scope
Description
Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking providers with expertise in developing and delivering community-based Parent Infant relationship and Parenting support for new parents in the following initiatives within the Telford area:
Lot 1. Perinatal Mental Health Social Prescribing - offering non-clinical interventions and connecting parents in the perinatal period with a wide range of community resources to holistically address their emotional, social, and practical needs.
Lot 2. New Fathers Offer Best Start in Life - To develop an antenatal and postnatal offer for new Dads, in person and digital.
Lot 3. Peripatetic Mental Health Support Best Start in Life - To provide a listening support service within existing provision in the community to encourage and engage more conversations about healthy attachments and relationships which support PIR and PNMH.
Total value (estimated)
- £195,000 excluding VAT
- £195,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026
- Possible extension to 1 October 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 1 further year (12 months), depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
Lot LOT-0001. Perinatal Mental Health Social Prescribing
Description
Telford & Wrekin Council seeks a provider with expertise in developing and delivering community-based Perinatal Mental Health Social Prescribing. By offering non-clinical interventions and connecting parents in the perinatal period with a wide range of community resources to holistically address their emotional, social, and practical needs.
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. New Fathers Offer - Best Start in Life
Description
• Develop an antenatal and postnatal offer for new Dads, in person, and digital.
• Coproduce this offer with Dads
• Work in partnership with Midwifery, ShropCom 0-19, Local Authority and VCS partners when producing the offer to ensure robust pathways are in place.
• There is an expectation to join the Father inclusive steering group and to work with the Fatherhood Champions to ensure Father Inclusive practice is embedded
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £50,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. Peripatetic Mental Health Support - Best Start in Life
Description
• Provide a listening support service within existing provision in the community to encourage and engage more conversations about healthy attachments and relationships which support PIR and PNMH
• Signposting and refer to relevant provisions, including Perinatal Mental Health, MIND and Family Hub partners
• The emphasis is on professionals reaching parents, especially those from seldom heard groups.
Lot value (estimated)
- £45,000 excluding VAT
- £45,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Perinatal Mental Health Social Prescribing
Lot LOT-0002. New Fathers Offer - Best Start in Life
Lot LOT-0003. Peripatetic Mental Health Support - Best Start in Life
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 July 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 August 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Borough of Telford & Wrekin
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHD-5776-GZNN
Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,
Telford, Shropshire
TF3 4JA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@telford.gov.uk
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government