Tender for the Contract for the Provision of a mild to moderate perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationship support service

Buyer

Hartlepool Borough Council

Estimated value

Value not stated

Location

North East

Deadline

18 November 2026

Published

27 October 2026

Category

Health and social work services

Trade

Health and social care

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

Hartlepool Borough Council seeks a provider to deliver mild to moderate perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationship support services to local families from pre-birth until the child’s second birthday. No special requirements are stated.

Description from the notice

Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) is seeking tender submissions from suitably qualified Providers to deliver a perinatal infant mental health support service to Hartlepool parents with mild to moderate mental health needs, or who are vulnerable to perinatal infant mental health issues. Families will be supported on an individual and group basis from pre-birth through to their child's second birthday. The Successful Contractor will have experience and skills in assessing and intervening with mothers and fathers (including non-biological stepparents and same sex partners) where mild to moderate mental health issues and emotional health issues are prevalent, or there is an evident risk of, working to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for babies and the relationships between parents and their baby. The service will work collaboratively with others, including, maternity services, health visiting and best start family hubs, and work to reduce barriers to accessing support. The provider will support families to build confidence, resilience and social connections while increasing self-management strategies.