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NCT Breastfeeding Support

NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

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23 May 2022 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The North West London Clinical Commissioning Group has awarded a contract titled "NCT Breastfeeding Support" to the National Childbirth Trust for a community breastfeeding support service in Hounslow. This service aims to provide a non-clinical drop-in environment for mothers to receive both social support and expert advice regarding breastfeeding. The contract, valued at £37,278, commenced on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2023. This procurement process was categorised under health and social work services within the community services sector, and the procurement method was classified as "Other".

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social services. Companies offering breastfeeding support, educational programmes, and family services may find this contract aligns well with their business capabilities. The emphasis on a community-focused approach suggests a valuable entry point for businesses dedicated to improving maternal health and family welfare.

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Notice Title

NCT Breastfeeding Support

Notice Description

To ensure continuity of the service, a short term contract has been awarded to National Childbirth Trust whilst undergoing a procurement exercise for the service. Market Engagement has been undertaken in advance. NWL CCG required a community breastfeeding support service in Hounslow to offer breastfeeding support services through a cafe based environment. The aim of the service is to provide non-clinical environment drop in sessions which enables mothers to access both social support and expert advice and resources. The current service offers a qualified and licensed Breastfeeding Counsellor who facilitates a Baby Cafe across 4 venues for 6.5 hours a week, over 48 weeks. Key services include: - To provide a drop in centre to support breastfeeding mothers on how to breastfeed. - To provide information and support to mothers and families. - To provide breastfeeding, practical and problem solving support by covering difficulty and issues faced by new parents, including baby feeding, and to provide an opportunity to discuss concerns, share experiences and ideas. - To provide informal education and practical breastfeeding support programmes delivered by both health professionals/practitioners and peer supporters in accordance with local population needs. - To provide a skilled 1:1 breastfeeding service and social support. - To signpost mothers to other support services within and around neighbouring boroughs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b5633d7-ee81-4f3b-8e1e-bb6d1a78670e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c36379b-05d5-4dce-af1a-47e0f06969fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,278 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,278 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
NWL CCG Contracts Team
Contact Email
nhsnwlccg.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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