Perinatal Mental Health

The procurement process involves the Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on providing Perinatal Mental Health Services. The contract, currently in the award stage, is guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023. Located in Sheffield, the procurement is in the health services category with a contract value of approximately £252,703 for the initial year, with potential extensions.

Key dates include the standstill period ending on 20th August 2025, allowing suppliers to submit representations by this deadline. The chosen procurement method is a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This tender creates opportunities primarily for health service providers, particularly those skilled in mental health peer support roles.

Businesses capable of delivering quality, value, and innovation, coupled with the ability to foster service sustainability, will find this contract well-suited for expansion. The procurement emphasises value and integration, making it ideal for companies eager to collaborate within the NHS framework. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like LIGHT PEER SUPPORT LTD, already active within the NHS sector, could use this opportunity to solidify or expand their service delivery in the health services arena.