Tender

Infant Feeding Peer Support Service

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Apr 2019 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is inviting tenders for the "Infant Feeding Peer Support Service" aimed at enhancing breastfeeding rates in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is valued at £132,000. The tender period is currently active, with submissions due by 13th May 2019. The project is part of a wider initiative that involves a commitment to meet standards set by the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative, with services to be delivered primarily in the South West region of England. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2019 and will run until 31st March 2022, following an open procedure for tendering.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focused on community health initiatives and family support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) should consider participating, as the contract specifically encourages their involvement. Entities capable of delivering peer support services and enhancing breastfeeding pathways would find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to local health improvements while expanding their operational footprint in the region.

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Notice Title

Infant Feeding Peer Support Service

Notice Description

As part of the commitment to increase breastfeeding rates in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, and led by the local Infant Feeding Co-ordinators the maternity and health visiting services have recently been re-assessed for UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative, and the Neonatal Unit is also working towards the standards. The delivery of the existing peer support service significantly contributed to the standards achieved in the assessment. There is a local commitment to building the current network of peer supporters and improving the breastfeeding pathway for all women.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbded4be-4185-4802-a315-85e6c15dae97
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Bray
Contact Email
dave.bray@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872327408

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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