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SWBH - 2023/2024 Community Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust focuses on the "Community Breastfeeding Peer Support Service" for supporting new mothers across Sandwell towns. The project falls under the health services category and aims to provide essential peer support. The procurement, which is at the award stage as of 20 March 2026, is structured as a direct award due to the satisfactory performance of the existing supplier and the best interests of patients and service users. The contract is pending signature, with services scheduled to commence on 13 April 2026, ending on 31 March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare support services, particularly those that are small or large VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). With a direct award method, The Breastfeeding Network, a large VCSE, has been selected as the supplier due to its proven capabilities and existing successful contract execution. Organisations familiar with community health and peer-supported services may find similar opportunities appealing due to the focus on continuity and quality of service. Businesses willing to engage in collaborative public health endeavours might leverage such contracts to expand their scope and strengthen community ties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWBH - 2023/2024 Community Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Notice Description

SWBH - Community Breastfeeding Peer Support Service for new mothers across Sandwell towns. Internal Department Contact: Jade Osbourne / Helen Hurst

Procurement Information

The existing provider is satisfying the original contract requirements, and changing provider would not be in the best interests of patients, service users, or the contracting authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067055
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025764-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 7QH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BREASTFEEDING NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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