Planning

Tameside and Oldham Councils - Breastfeeding Peer Support Service - Soft Market Testing

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, serving as the lead organisation, is conducting a soft market testing for the Breastfeeding Peer Support Service Programme, intended for Tameside and Oldham Councils. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category. It is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement activities scheduled to conclude by the end of May 2025. The contract period is projected to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential renewals extending through to 31st March 2031. Interested parties are advised to review the documentation available on The Chest portal for further details before the scheduled due date of 28th May 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in community-based health support programmes. Engaging in this soft market testing phase can provide insights into the procurement needs and preparation for upcoming competitive bidding processes. Companies that can offer innovative services or have a track record in successful health initiatives may find this a strategic chance to align with local government projects, expanding their service reach and contributing to public health improvement efforts within the Tameside and Oldham regions.

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Notice Title

Tameside and Oldham Councils - Breastfeeding Peer Support Service - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Please note that this is not a call for competition. Soft market testing for the provision of breastfeeding peer support service programme for Tameside and Oldham Councils. Tameside Council is the Lead Council for this procurement. Please see attached documentation for full details.

Planning Information

Tameside and Oldham Councils - Breast Feeding Peer Support Programme - Soft Market Testing. Full details and documentation can be found on The Chest portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020766-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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