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Infant Feeding Training for Frontline Partners

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract titled "Infant Feeding Training for Frontline Partners," which falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on community service provision. The procurement process was initiated as a direct method without competition under the "light touch" regime. The contract was signed with Healthworks Newcastle, a VCSE and SME based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This initiative involves developing a train-the-trainer model aimed at professionals and volunteers assisting young parents who might encounter nutritional challenges. The contract, valued at GBP 30,000 net, officially commenced on 11th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in community support services, training programmes, or nutritional consulting to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Firms with experience in adult education and support service delivery, particularly within the context of working with young families in crisis, are well-positioned to leverage such contracts to demonstrate their expertise and potentially secure similar future opportunities. The focus on community and health-related services is indicative of an ongoing demand for expertise and innovative approaches in addressing public health challenges at a local level.

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Notice Title

Infant Feeding Training for Frontline Partners

Notice Description

A train the trainer model for professionals and volunteers who work with young parents, especially those likely to face nutritional crises. The primary aim of the training will be to offer signposting to feeding support - both breast and formula feeding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061732-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHWORKS NEWCASTLE

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