Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-8e70-7348-aa4d-b84061e592bf/perinatal-pilot awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Perinatal Pilot [Department for Work and Pensions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions) Open field Estimated value £100,000 to £170,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 17 Feb 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Research has demonstrated that group interventions which included relationship education for couples shortly to become parents can prevent their marital quality and satisfaction from declining over the next six years, whereas relationship satisfaction declined for new parents without any intervention. Feedback from parents also suggests that they welcome topics on relationships and problem solving skills within preparation for birth groups. In addition the period leading up to and around the time of birth offers an opportune moment for intervention as couples are motivated to seek out information in preparation for their new role as parents. NHS antenatal, and where available postnatal classes, could therefore provide an excellent vehicle for helping couples to manage the relational challenges associated with becoming new parents. The proposal is to pilot relationship education in NHS antenatal and postnatal classes. The sessions will prepare couples for the impact having a baby will have on their relationship, help them develop particular relationship and communication skills, for example in recognising and managing conflict, and signpost to further support. The pilot will be robustly evaluated in order to provide an evidence base to inform decisions on spreading best practice and wider implementation. The successful supplier will be expected to develop and deliver training classes for the midwives and health visitors; which in turn will help them to go on to deliver education training classes for expectant couples. The supplier will also be required to provide on-going support to midwives, health visitors and expectant couples. Additional information: Interested suppliers are invited to register and submit bids on the Department for Work and Pensions eProcurement Solution. This procurement exercise will be completed by electroinc means only. Once registered, interested suppliers should search for 'Perinatal Pilot' to access this opportunity. Read full description ## CPV classification Health training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/300478c7-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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