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Infant Feeding Peer Support

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the contract titled "Infant Feeding Peer Support," aimed at expanding a peer support network to increase breastfeeding rates among new mothers. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry and the anticipated contract period spans from 1st July 2015 to 30th June 2018. The tender process has closed, with a total contract value of approximately £120,000, using the open procurement method. Interested suppliers should have submitted their quotations by the deadline of 15:00 on 2nd June 2015.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for organisations specialising in maternal and child health support services, particularly those with experience in peer support, training, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their potential to contribute relevant local knowledge and tailored support to improve breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates in targeted areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infant Feeding Peer Support

Notice Description

The peer support network will be expanded from its current level with the aim of increasing breastfeeding rates (initiation and at 6-8 weeks), and give assurance on the governance for standards and safety of support for new mothers who are providing their baby with any breast milk. The service will be delivered in children's centres and the postnatal ward at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. Providers will be responsible for identifying potential peer supporters. Training will take place at venues arranged by the provider. Contact with new mothers will take place initially through the Great Expectations antenatal education programme for prospective parents. The peer support network will be expanded from its current level with the aim of increasing breastfeeding rates (initiation and at 6-8 weeks), and give assurance on the governance for standards and safety of support for new mothers who are providing their baby with any breast milk. The service will be delivered in children's centres and the postnatal ward at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. Providers will be responsible for identifying potential peer supporters. Training will take place at venues arranged by the provider. Contact with new mothers will take place initially through the Great Expectations antenatal education programme for prospective parents. * Give assurance on the status and quality of the peer support network. * Increase the number of peer supporters. * Increase the offer of peer support to the hospital. * Target areas of lower breastfeeding rates. * Update, print and distribute an infant feeding guide. * Host a conference. * Consult with current service users. Additional information: What happens next? Infant Peer Support The Request for Quotation (RFQ) document can be obtained by downloading the document attached to this advert. The RFQ document contains detailed instructions concerning the information bidders must provide. Consideration will only be given to those organisations that complete and return the RFQ by the required submission date which is 15:00hrs on 2 June 2015. For the avoidance of doubt all submissions MUST be sent to the Authorised Officer in accordance with the detailed instructions within the RFQ document by 15.00hrs on 2 June 2015. If you have any queries about this tender please email csftenders@cornwall.gov.uk with the EXACT subject title "CLARIFICATION". Telephone queries are not permissible. The Council will respond to all clarifications as soon as possible through issuing a document listing Tenderers' questions and the Council's response to them (Clarifications Log), which will be published on the Tenders in Cornwall and Contracts Finder website for on a regular basis for all potential Tenderers to view.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4100b93e-25f3-4ad8-94a2-e5b9cf819562
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,978 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 201510 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2015 - 30 Jun 2018 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLLENN

Further Information

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