Brent Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) (Provider Selection Regime) (Most Suitable Prov...
Main contract details
Opportunity Id
DN825918
Title
Brent Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) (Provider Selection Regime) (Most Suitable Provider Process)
Categories
85100000-0 - Health services
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 access into the perinatal mental health and parent-infant support pathway, staffing difficulties, and workload pressures.
To overcome these gaps, the PIMH working group agreed to the commissioning of a dedicated PAIRS to cater to the parent and infant mental health needs of Brent residents. To date, this has been delivered by Central and Northwest London NHS Trust (CNWL).
The Provider will work closely with the Council’s representatives and services including commissioners, contract managers, and care management. The Provider must also ensure that Service delivery takes into consideration the demographic profile of the borough and the cultural needs of people using the service.
The approximate contract value is £1,436,922 excluding VAT.
The contract will be for a period of 3 years.
If you believe your organisation can provide the full set of requirements of the Brent Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS), please register on the e-Tendering portal to access the MSP documentation and submit your Expression of Interest response.
The deadline for submitting completed Expression of Interest response is 1pm, on 16 November 2026.
It is anticipated that provider assessments will be completed between 16 November and 20 November 2026.
The envisaged contract Commencement Date will be 01 February 2027.
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 access into the perinatal mental health and parent-infant support pathway, staffing difficulties, and workload pressures.
To overcome these gaps, the PIMH working group agreed to the commissioning of a dedicated PAIRS to cater to the parent and infant mental health needs of Brent residents. To date, this has been delivered by Central and Northwest London NHS Trust (CNWL).
The Provider will work closely with the Council’s representatives and services including commissioners, contract managers, and care management. The Provider must also ensure that Service delivery takes into consideration the demographic profile of the borough and the cultural needs of people using the service.
The approximate contract value is £1,436,922 excluding VAT.
The contract will be for a period of 3 years.
If you believe your organisation can provide the full set of requirements of the Brent Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS), please register on the e-Tendering portal to access the MSP documentation and submit your Expression of Interest response.
The deadline for submitting completed Expression of Interest response is 1pm, on 16 November 2026.
It is anticipated that provider assessments will be completed between 16 November and 20 November 2026.
The envisaged contract Commencement Date will be 01 February 2027.
Region(s) of supply
Brent
Estimated value
£1,436,922.00
Keywords
Parent, Infant
Key dates
Estimated contract dates
Start date
01/02/2027
End date
31/01/2030
Expression of interest window
From 30/10/2026 17:00 to 16/11/2026 13:00
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Contact details
Buyer
London Borough of Brent
Contact
Bhavin Mistry
Telephone
020 8937 3615
Address
Brent Civic Centre
Wembley
Middlesex
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
Wembley
Middlesex
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
