This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 15:13

Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is actively engaged in the procurement of a Breastfeeding Peer Support Service, classified under the health services category, and covering community health services. This tender is part of the Provider Selection Regime governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Aimed at providing support across the UK, the contract, valued at approximately £925,772, initiated its tender phase with a submission deadline set for noon on 27th March 2026. The service will commence on 1st July 2026 and remains open for two years, with an option for an additional two-year extension based on performance and funding. The procurement uses the open procedure method, compliant with Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services sector, particularly those adept in community support and keen to engage with regional authorities like Birmingham City Council. The contract involves delivering a citywide, inclusive breastfeeding peer support programme featuring antenatal workshops and community support initiatives, offering a high potential for collaboration with local, independent, and voluntary sector partners. Businesses that possess expertise in community health, have experienced peer support personnel, and reflect the diversity of Birmingham communities would be well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity. Additionally, small and medium enterprises could leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in the public health domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Notice Description

For the provision of Breastfeeding Peer Support in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Procedure. The PSR applies to the arrangement of health care and public health services arranged by relevant authorities and irrespective of who the provider is (i.e., whether the service is provided by NHS providers, other public sector bodies, local authorities, or providers within the voluntary, community, social enterprise (VCSE) and independent sectors).

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the provision of Breastfeeding Peer Support. The PSR applies to the arrangement of health care and public health services arranged by relevant authorities and irrespective of who the provider is (i.e., whether the service is provided by NHS providers, other public sector bodies, local authorities, or providers within the voluntary, community, social enterprise (VCSE) and independent sectors).

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058237-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£925,772 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£922,729 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BREASTFEEDING NETWORK

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