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Southend Supports Breastfeeding

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the awarding phase of a public procurement contract titled "Southend Supports Breastfeeding." This initiative falls under the services category and primarily aims to promote breastfeeding-friendly environments within the community. The procurement process focuses on community health services and is located in Southend On Sea, Essex, within the UKH31 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was completed with the contract awarded to the Southend Association of Voluntary Services. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, valued at £60,000 with a gross amount of £72,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in community health services to collaborate with a governmental body and enhance their involvement in public health initiatives. Companies involved in health advocacy, social services, and those committed to fostering community well-being would be well-suited to participate in such procurements. The contract offers valuable exposure and potential growth by enabling suppliers to contribute to meaningful societal change. Organisations like the Southend Association of Voluntary Services, which are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with voluntary and community sector engagement, exemplify the kind of entities capable of thriving in this domain.

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Notice Title

Southend Supports Breastfeeding

Notice Description

Southend is actively promoting breastfeeding through initiatives that create supportive environments for mothers and families, encouraging local businesses to become breastfeeding-friendly spaces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056831
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043915-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kateoxlade@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES

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