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Breastfeeding Support Service

DORSET COUNCIL

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Award

22 Mar 2022 at 14:52

Award Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2022 at 09:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council is commissioning a Breastfeeding Support Service, aimed at enhancing breastfeeding rates among new mothers in the regions of Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. This tender, classified under health services, has a total contract value of £200,000 and commenced on 1 June 2022, with a potential end date of 31 May 2027, contingent on an extension option. The initial tender period concluded on 14 February 2022, and the procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, facilitating broad participation.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and community support services. Businesses that can provide innovative breastfeeding support solutions or possess experience in training and managing community volunteers would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering growth in the health services sector within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Breastfeeding Support Service

Notice Description

The Breastfeeding Support Service is being commissioned by Public Health Dorset for an initial contract period of three years commencing 01 June 2022, plus an option to extend for a further two years, making a potential total contract period of five years, ending 31 May 2027. The area to be covered by the Service incorporates the geographical regions covered by Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole Council. The aims of the service are: * To develop and maintain a breastfeeding support service that helps mothers to continue to breastfeed to at least 6-8 weeks. * To contribute to addressing health inequalities by offering targeted support for mothers least likely to continue breastfeeding, including those aged under 25 years. * To build community capacity and ability through the recruitment of breastfeeding support volunteers and staff. * To create a diverse mix of volunteers and staff, which may include those who have not recently breastfed. * To provide training, support and supervision to volunteers and staff. Full details may be found and any tender bid submitted, via: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6bb55ae-14ad-4c58-977e-747c5e8fea84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52f951b-0e8e-4326-bbc4-a6781bca5228
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BREASTFEEDING NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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