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| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) |
| Notice type: | Contract Notice |
| Authority: | Kent County Council |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Open |
| Short Description: | This is a Competitive Procurement undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 Kent County Council wish to procure a new Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) in Kent. This service will raise awareness of the importance of parent infant mental health, provide support and intervention for those with low to moderate parent infant mental health needs, and provide specialist advice, guidance and training regarding parent infant mental health to the wider workforce in support of workforce development. Full details of the scope of the service and the background can be found within the Schedule 1 - Service Specification within the tender documents. Access to the procurement is via https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ |
| Published: | 02/10/2025 14:57 |
SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)
UK-Maidstone: Community health services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000413221, Email: matthew.wellard@kent.gov.uk
Main Address: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ4
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Community-health-services./T92N76MX7H
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)
Reference Number: SC240063
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
85323000 - Community health services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: This is a Competitive Procurement undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime 2023
Kent County Council wish to procure a new Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) in Kent. This service will raise awareness of the importance of parent infant mental health, provide support and intervention for those with low to moderate parent infant mental health needs, and provide specialist advice, guidance and training regarding parent infant mental health to the wider workforce in support of workforce development. Full details of the scope of the service and the background can be found within the Schedule 1 - Service Specification within the tender documents.
Access to the procurement is via https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 2,391,320
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
85323000 - Community health services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKJ4 Kent
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This is a Competitive Procurement undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime 2023
Kent County Council wish to procure a new Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) in Kent. This service will raise awareness of the importance of parent infant mental health, provide support and intervention for those with low to moderate parent infant mental health needs, and provide specialist advice, guidance and training regarding parent infant mental health to the wider workforce in support of workforce development. Full details of the scope of the service and the background can be found within the Schedule 1 - Service Specification within the tender documents.
Access to the procurement is via https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 54
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T92N76MX7H
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 12/12/2025 Time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 12/12/2025
Time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Community-health-services./T92N76MX7H
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T92N76MX7H
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Kent County Council
Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Internet address: www.kent.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 02/10/2025
Annex A
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000413221, Email: matthew.wellard@kent.gov.uk
Main Address: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ4
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Community-health-services./T92N76MX7H
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)
Reference Number: SC240063
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
85323000 - Community health services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: This is a Competitive Procurement undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime 2023
Kent County Council wish to procure a new Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) in Kent. This service will raise awareness of the importance of parent infant mental health, provide support and intervention for those with low to moderate parent infant mental health needs, and provide specialist advice, guidance and training regarding parent infant mental health to the wider workforce in support of workforce development. Full details of the scope of the service and the background can be found within the Schedule 1 - Service Specification within the tender documents.
Access to the procurement is via https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 2,391,320
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
85323000 - Community health services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKJ4 Kent
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This is a Competitive Procurement undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime 2023
Kent County Council wish to procure a new Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) in Kent. This service will raise awareness of the importance of parent infant mental health, provide support and intervention for those with low to moderate parent infant mental health needs, and provide specialist advice, guidance and training regarding parent infant mental health to the wider workforce in support of workforce development. Full details of the scope of the service and the background can be found within the Schedule 1 - Service Specification within the tender documents.
Access to the procurement is via https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 54
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T92N76MX7H
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 12/12/2025 Time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 12/12/2025
Time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Community-health-services./T92N76MX7H
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T92N76MX7H
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Kent County Council
Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Internet address: www.kent.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 02/10/2025
Annex A
Award Notice
SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)
UK-Maidstone: Community health services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Kent County Council
Sessions House, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000413221, Email: alison.newman@kent.gov.uk
Contact: Alison Newman
Main Address: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ4
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity:
Health
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)
Reference number: SC240063
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
85323000 - Community health services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11.59pm 25 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
Parent infant relationships are prerequisite to an infant’s development in the first 1001 days from conception and a time of rapid brain development. Our experiences in this period lay the foundations for a wide range of future health outcomes. Having warm, consistent, and loving care, helps promote good social and emotional development.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 2,160,529.46
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
85323000 - Community health services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKJ4 - Kent
Main site or place of performance:
Kent
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11.59pm 25 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
Parent infant relationships are prerequisite to an infant’s development in the first 1001 days from conception and a time of rapid brain development. Our experiences in this period lay the foundations for a wide range of future health outcomes. Having warm, consistent, and loving care, helps promote good social and emotional development.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: 5/9/2026 – 31/08/2028
There is the potential for a contract extension of 2 x 1 year(s) (24 months), depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding.
The Providers were asked quality questions against the 5 key criteria, with a scoring criteria between A-F. The Key Criteria were then assessed across the questions below: 1. Please detail how your organisation will manage and deliver the specialist Parent Infant Mental Health (PIMH) team and how this team will deliver the Service as described in the Specification. Relates to key criteria value, integration collaboration, improving access, reducing health inequalities, 2.Please detail how someone would experience a PIMH Service from your organisation? 3.Please describe how you will ensure the new service will be mobilised quickly and effectively following contract award? 4.How will your organisation manage triage and assessment? 5.Please describe how you will ensure a high-quality service is delivered that is able to meet the targets outlined? 6.Developing the skills of the workforce in Kent in Parent Infant Relationships will be a key element of this service offer. Detail the workforce training that will be designed and delivered. 7.Please detail how your organisation will manage demand for, triage, assessment and for PIMH Interventions. 8.Please describe how social value will be achieved through the life of this contract The Real Group were the provider that scored the lowest value per other key criteria score with a score of 81.5% and were therefore chosen as the preferred provider.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2025/S 000-061874
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: SC240063
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Parent Infant Mental Health Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 02/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Real Group Ltd, 06556128
4 Victoria Parade, New Capital Quay, Greenwich, SE10 9FR, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,160,529.46
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: Name of Award Decision Maker(s) •Public Health Specialist – Abenaa Gyamfuah-Assibey •Public Health Consultant – Wendy Jeffreys •Commissioner - Tracy Weight •Alison Newman – Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer (Moderator) No declared conflicts of interest Standstill period; 16/2/2026 and concludes 25/2/2026.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014865494
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/T92N76MX7H
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council
Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Internet address: www.kent.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 16/02/2026
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Kent County Council
Sessions House, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000413221, Email: alison.newman@kent.gov.uk
Contact: Alison Newman
Main Address: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ4
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity:
Health
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)
Reference number: SC240063
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
85323000 - Community health services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11.59pm 25 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
Parent infant relationships are prerequisite to an infant’s development in the first 1001 days from conception and a time of rapid brain development. Our experiences in this period lay the foundations for a wide range of future health outcomes. Having warm, consistent, and loving care, helps promote good social and emotional development.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 2,160,529.46
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
85323000 - Community health services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKJ4 - Kent
Main site or place of performance:
Kent
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 11.59pm 25 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
Parent infant relationships are prerequisite to an infant’s development in the first 1001 days from conception and a time of rapid brain development. Our experiences in this period lay the foundations for a wide range of future health outcomes. Having warm, consistent, and loving care, helps promote good social and emotional development.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: 5/9/2026 – 31/08/2028
There is the potential for a contract extension of 2 x 1 year(s) (24 months), depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding.
The Providers were asked quality questions against the 5 key criteria, with a scoring criteria between A-F. The Key Criteria were then assessed across the questions below: 1. Please detail how your organisation will manage and deliver the specialist Parent Infant Mental Health (PIMH) team and how this team will deliver the Service as described in the Specification. Relates to key criteria value, integration collaboration, improving access, reducing health inequalities, 2.Please detail how someone would experience a PIMH Service from your organisation? 3.Please describe how you will ensure the new service will be mobilised quickly and effectively following contract award? 4.How will your organisation manage triage and assessment? 5.Please describe how you will ensure a high-quality service is delivered that is able to meet the targets outlined? 6.Developing the skills of the workforce in Kent in Parent Infant Relationships will be a key element of this service offer. Detail the workforce training that will be designed and delivered. 7.Please detail how your organisation will manage demand for, triage, assessment and for PIMH Interventions. 8.Please describe how social value will be achieved through the life of this contract The Real Group were the provider that scored the lowest value per other key criteria score with a score of 81.5% and were therefore chosen as the preferred provider.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2025/S 000-061874
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: SC240063
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Parent Infant Mental Health Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 02/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Real Group Ltd, 06556128
4 Victoria Parade, New Capital Quay, Greenwich, SE10 9FR, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,160,529.46
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: Name of Award Decision Maker(s) •Public Health Specialist – Abenaa Gyamfuah-Assibey •Public Health Consultant – Wendy Jeffreys •Commissioner - Tracy Weight •Alison Newman – Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer (Moderator) No declared conflicts of interest Standstill period; 16/2/2026 and concludes 25/2/2026.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council
Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Internet address: www.kent.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 16/02/2026
Notice Addendum
SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS)
UK-Maidstone: Community health services.
Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000413221, Email: alison.newman@kent.gov.uk
Contact: Alison Newman
Main Address: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ4
Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) Reference number: SC240063
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
85323000 - Community health services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short Description: ‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.’
The recommendation is to award the contract for Parent Infant Mental Health Service to the Real Group. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score.
Section VI: Complementary information
V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 02/03/2026
VI.6) Original notice reference:
Notice Reference: 2026 - 090889
Notice number in OJ S: 2026/S 000 - 014062
Date of dispatch of the original notice: 16/02/2026
Section VII: Changes
VII.1) Information to be changed or added
VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
Section Number: VI.3
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: ‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice.
Instead of: ‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.’ The recommendation is to award the contract for Parent Infant Mental Health Service to the Real Group. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score. The evaluators were: •Public Health Specialist – Abenaa Gyamfuah-Assibey •Public Health Consultant – Wendy Jeffreys •Commissioner - Tracy Weight •Alison Newman – Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer (Moderator)
Read: ‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.’ The recommendation is to award the contract for Parent Infant Mental Health Service to the Real Group. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score. The evaluators were; •Public Health Specialist – Abenaa Gyamfuah-Assibey •Public Health Consultant – Wendy Jeffreys •Commissioner - Tracy Weight •Alison Newman – Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer (Moderator)
VII.2) Other additional information: CPV Code 85323000-9. Registered Address of Provider: The Real Group 4 Victoria Parade, New Capital Quay, Greenwich, SE10 9F. Approximate Lifetime Value of Contract; The total contract value for the full contract should all extensions be enacted is £2,160,529.46. Start and End Date; 5/9/2026 – 31/08/2028. Date of Award 02/03/2026. Potential for a contract extension of 2 x 1 year(s) (24 months), depending on both the success in achieving the required. No conflicts of interest declared
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Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000413221, Email: alison.newman@kent.gov.uk
Contact: Alison Newman
Main Address: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ4
Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: SC240063 -Parent Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) Reference number: SC240063
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
85323000 - Community health services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short Description: ‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.’
The recommendation is to award the contract for Parent Infant Mental Health Service to the Real Group. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score.
Section VI: Complementary information
V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 02/03/2026
VI.6) Original notice reference:
Notice Reference: 2026 - 090889
Notice number in OJ S: 2026/S 000 - 014062
Date of dispatch of the original notice: 16/02/2026
Section VII: Changes
VII.1) Information to be changed or added
VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
Section Number: VI.3
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: ‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice.
Instead of: ‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.’ The recommendation is to award the contract for Parent Infant Mental Health Service to the Real Group. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score. The evaluators were: •Public Health Specialist – Abenaa Gyamfuah-Assibey •Public Health Consultant – Wendy Jeffreys •Commissioner - Tracy Weight •Alison Newman – Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer (Moderator)
Read: ‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.’ The recommendation is to award the contract for Parent Infant Mental Health Service to the Real Group. As they are the provider that passed the checks conducted under the Basic Selection Criteria and provided the lowest Value per Other Key Criteria point score. The evaluators were; •Public Health Specialist – Abenaa Gyamfuah-Assibey •Public Health Consultant – Wendy Jeffreys •Commissioner - Tracy Weight •Alison Newman – Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer (Moderator)
VII.2) Other additional information: CPV Code 85323000-9. Registered Address of Provider: The Real Group 4 Victoria Parade, New Capital Quay, Greenwich, SE10 9F. Approximate Lifetime Value of Contract; The total contract value for the full contract should all extensions be enacted is £2,160,529.46. Start and End Date; 5/9/2026 – 31/08/2028. Date of Award 02/03/2026. Potential for a contract extension of 2 x 1 year(s) (24 months), depending on both the success in achieving the required. No conflicts of interest declared
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