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Notice Information

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Notice Title

Breastfeeding Peer Support Service - PSR Competitive Process

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint an organisation 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). The Procurement Process to select an organisation for the above requirement will be carried out in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Procedure. The contract will commence on 01 July 2026 and will be in place for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of delivering the upcoming Birmingham 5-year Infant Feeding Strategy, we are seeking a Provider to offer a citywide, 7 days a week, local, easily accessible breastfeeding peer support programme. The service will be delivered by accredited breastfeeding peer supporters (staff and volunteers) who have personal breastfeeding experience and reflect Birmingham's diverse communities. The objectives of the contract are to offer timely support to all parents who wish to breastfeed through offering antenatal workshops, home visits, community support groups and a helpline (including out of hours).

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

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a22
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016076-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

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: Not specified

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: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Active
Lots Status: Active
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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