Planning

Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Breastfeeding Peer Support Service," aimed at enhancing exclusive breastfeeding rates. This service aligns with the Best Start Healthy Baby programme and NICE guidelines, focusing on antenatal support, on-ward contact, home visits, and community-based clinics across the borough. The opportunity falls under the 'Community health services' industry category and is based in London, UK. A supplier engagement session is scheduled for 24 June 2026 at Islington Town Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams, with a closing date for expressions of interest on 8 July 2026. The anticipated formal tender notice is expected to be released on 3 August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in peer support models. The service is expected to be delivered by local women as peer supporters, creating opportunities for training and development within the community. Businesses with capabilities in providing training programmes and managing health services could find this contract particularly advantageous. With a contract value of £1,400,000, inclusive of renewal options extending potentially until 2034, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to express interest, making it an ideal opportunity for organisations looking to expand their portfolio in health service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Notice Description

The Breastfeeding Peer Support Service aims to increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks. The service will meet the requirements of the Best Start Healthy Baby programme and the recommendations of NICE guidance on breastfeeding support. The service will deliver support to families antenatally, provide on-ward contacts and home visits as well as follow up calls. Drop-in and appointment clinics in community buildings across the borough will also be available for families. The service will aim to be delivered by local women as peer supporters and will offer training and development opportunities for residents. This Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal invitation to tender. Its aim is to enhance transparency and competition for the upcoming tender notice. All details provided here may be updated or changed in the final tender notice. The Authority reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort the procurement at any stage. The issue of this notice in no way commits the Authority to commence a procurement process.

Planning Information

To express an interest please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=767ceb4a-254e-f111-813c-005056b64545& Click ‘Express Interest’ to register your interest in the opportunity. Once you have expressed interest, you will be able to access further information and receive updates via the portal. All communication regarding this opportunity must be submitted via the messaging function on the portal. Supplier Engagement Session: Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend a hybrid information session: Location: Committee Room 6, Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London, N1 2UD and via Microsoft Teams Date and Time: 24 June 2026 11:00 – 12:00 To register and confirm your attendance, please message us through the messaging function of the London Tenders Portal, providing the name, organisation and email address of the attendee. A calendar invite will be issued to registered attendees in advance of the session.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046527-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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