Early Emotional and Wellbeing Support for Perinatal Mothers Service

Manchester City Council is seeking a provider for the Early Emotional and Wellbeing Support for Perinatal Mothers Service under solicitation P-1723. The contract is estimated to be valued at 425,000 GBP excluding VAT, with an initial performance period from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2029. There is a potential option to extend the service for an additional two years until 31 March 2031, subject to available funding. This procurement is conducted under the Light touch regime and the Procurement Act 2023, with particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The award will be determined based on a weighted evaluation consisting of quality at 45 percent, price at 25 percent, social value at 20 percent, and environment at 10 percent. Interested parties must submit their proposals in English via the Chest e-business portal by the deadline of 16 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. All submissions must include the completed tender documents and a procurement specific questionnaire. Inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 8 October 2026.