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Infant Feeding Peer Support in Hospital Wards

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Infant Feeding Peer Support in Hospital Wards" was managed by Bristol City Council, a regional authority. The process pertains to the hospital and related services industry, specifically in the region of Bristol, UKK11, with the procurement focusing on services. This tender, classified under the CPV code 85110000, was conducted using a limited procurement method, resulting in a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £31,500, was awarded to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and signed on 29th August 2025. This purpose-driven initiative is aimed at funding a support worker for an 11-month period, with options for extension, to train volunteers in breastfeeding support at St. Michael's Hospital.

This tender presents growth opportunities for NHS Trusts and large healthcare organisations capable of providing specialised volunteer training and support services within hospital environments. Businesses with expertise in running support programmes for new mothers, especially in maternal healthcare settings, stand to benefit. Given the direct award process utilised, opportunities might be more aligned with organisations that maintain pre-existing relationships with local councils or have strategic plans to expand their service offerings within the Bristol region. The focus on underrepresented groups for breastfeeding support also indicates a niche market for companies with innovative health solutions targeting specific demographic needs.

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Notice Title

Infant Feeding Peer Support in Hospital Wards

Notice Description

We would like to direct award under PSR to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust to fund a support worker at St. Michael's Hospital who will train volunteers to run breastfeeding groups and offer bedside support to those who have just given birth. The aim of this in particular is to offer support to groups who are least likely to breastfeed for a period of 11 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We would like to direct award under PSR to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust to fund a support worker at St. Michael's Hospital who will train volunteers to run breastfeeding groups and offer bedside support to those who have just given birth. The aim of this in particular is to offer support to groups who are least likely to breastfeed for a period of 11 months.

Options: A possible 8-month extension from 01/08/2026 to 31/03/2027 - Expected cost PS23,800 * A possible 12-month extension from 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2028 - Expected cost PS37,800

Procurement Information

N/A - PSR Direct Award Process A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a620
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061427-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON (UHBW) NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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