Award

Breastfeeding peer support services

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jun 2025 at 09:22

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09 Jun 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is seeking to award a contract for Breastfeeding peer support services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The procurement category is services, specifically miscellaneous health services, and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage. The contract value is £148,000 and will cover the period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with an option to extend for 12 months. This process utilises a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on selecting the most suitable provider. The service is intended to support the 'Best Start in Life' initiative by providing peer-led breastfeeding support within Portsmouth, UKJ31 region, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those with a focus on public health, child development, and community support initiatives. The opportunity is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as those specialising in breastfeeding support and community health integration, as evidenced by the initial award to The Breastfeeding Network. Businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in quality and innovation, service sustainability, and enhancing access to services would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. This tender encourages collaboration and integration with existing services, aiming to reduce health inequalities and improve service user journeys. Such contracts can enhance business growth by establishing a presence in the public health domain and contributing to community health outcomes.

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Notice Title

Breastfeeding peer support services

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award this contract under the most suitable provider process. The contract is for the provision of Breastfeeding peer support services from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process for the provision of breastfeeding peer support services. This is an existing service awarded to an existing provider, the Breastfeeding Network. As part of the extensive children and families offer, the Council is committed to working collaboratively to support the 'Best Start in Life' initiative and as such, wish to commission a Peer-Led Breastfeeding Support Service, to complement the existing work on infant feeding, and normalising breastfeeding within the city. The lifetime value of the contract is PS148,000. The services are to be provided between 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Options: The services are to be provided between 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 19th June 2025 midnight via email to phcontracts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054533
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034284-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
phcontracts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BREASTFEEDING NETWORK

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