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1920-0001 Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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13 Sep 2019 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Islington Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "1920-0001 Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service," aimed at enhancing exclusive breastfeeding rates and reducing inequalities in initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. This tender is classified under the health and social work services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure and is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 14 October 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 16 November 2019 and will be ongoing until 31 March 2028, with a total contract value of £1,065,533.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social services, particularly those that have expertise in maternal and infant health support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on community-based support services delivered by trained volunteers. Companies that specialise in peer support training, community health initiatives, and maternal care might find this procurement aligns well with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

1920-0001 Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Notice Description

The Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service will aim to increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeedingat 6-8 weeks and beyond, and reduce inequalities in breastfeeding initiation and continuation. It will do this bycoffering dedicated one-to-one and group-based breastfeeding support to mothers within 48 hours of home birthor transfer home from a birthing centre (and within 72 hours of birth if missed on the ward), and additionallyaccording to need. The service will be delivered by a network of trained peer volunteers and accredited peersupporters recruited from the local community, working within a multi-agency, integrated system of perinatal andinfant health services. The breastfeeding peer support team will also play an important role in raising awarenessof Islington Bright Start and wider perinatal services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9930f43e-b6af-402a-a33a-76a5c4750676
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,065,533 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 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
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel Brown
Contact Email
daniel.brown2@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075278173

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 7EP
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Finsbury Park
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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