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Infant Feeding Peer Support Service

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 11:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council is engaged in an award stage procurement process for an "Infant Feeding Peer Support Service." The initiative is part of a broader strategy funded under the Family Hubs scheme by the Department of Education, aimed at improving health and education outcomes for children and families in England, with infant feeding as a primary focus. Located in Hartlepool, UK, the current contract was extended for 12 months, ending on 31st March 2027, to continue providing vital support services and to align with funding terms and future re-tendering plans. The opportunity was created without competition under a direct procurement method, leveraging the exemption from the council's standard procedure rules.

This extension provides an opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those focused on maternity and infant care, to consider future collaborations or prepare for upcoming tenders. The project currently benefits from The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) as the active supplier, providing significant exposure and growth prospects for organisations with expertise in community health initiatives. As the tender dollars increase the service's impact on local feeding rates, businesses specialising in health services or with a vested interest in public health improvements may find this a fitting arena to extend their influence and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infant Feeding Peer Support Service

Notice Description

Hartlepool Borough Council was successful in securing Family Hubs funding from the Department of Education as part of the initiative to help improve health and education outcomes for children and families in England. Infant feeding was identified as one of the key priorities. HBC used the allocated funding to commission NCT to deliver an Infant Feeding Peer Support service to local families (OPEN06062025103119). NCT staff have been working in partnership with local community groups to promote breastfeeding and they now have Peer Supporters attending North Tees hospital wards. The service has been well received and is having a positive impact on feeding rates for the town. The current contract is due to end on 31st March 2026 as this aligned with the original Family Hubs funding term. Further grant funding via Family Hubs has been secured. This contract serves as an extension to extend the existing contract with NCT for a further 12 months, until 31st March 2027. This will enable families to continue accessing support services thus improving Hartlepool's breastfeeding rates. It will also allow us time to prepare key documents to re-tender the service for a longer period, incorporating the revised DHSE / DfE expectations once this has been determined (expected around April 2026) leaving no time to conduct a procurement exercise to cover this extended contract period. This contract is exempt from HBC's Contract Procedure Rules.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007484-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33692210 - Parenteral feeding solutions

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST (NCT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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