Soft Market Test Bumps to Babies

Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft Market Test Bumps to Babies," focusing on the health and social work services category. The service, estimated at GBP 63,000, is designed to support pregnant parents and their partners through Universal Bumps to Babies Antenatal Classes as part of the First 1001 Critical Days agenda. The process is intended to commence in April 2025, with all interested parties required to express interest by 26th May 2025.

The engagement will take place in Leicester, England, under CPV classification 85000000, and is specifically open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though not to voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key contact for the process is Michael Percival, accessible via his Leicester City Council email. This soft market test offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in antenatal care and health services to influence the service model and specifications.

SMEs with innovative ideas and experience in delivering similar support services could find this an excellent prospect to showcase their capabilities. Participating in this early engagement stage can help shape the final procurement and position businesses as strong candidates when the formal tender process begins.