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2526-0567 Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

London Borough of Islington

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Aug 2026 at 17:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 15:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council is procuring a community-based Breastfeeding Peer Support Service for families across the London Borough of Islington. The service will provide support in person and virtually, with one-to-one advice, group sessions, maternity ward visits and a telephone support line. It will use local volunteer and paid peer supporters, and refer or signpost families to local services while working within the early years system. The intended public health outcome is to increase exclusive breastfeeding at six to eight weeks after birth and beyond. This is a community health service, and one provider is expected to deliver the service across the whole borough. The work supports Islington’s priorities for children, healthier communities, empowerment and community wealth building.

The procurement has reached tender: Islington Council invited offers through an open procedure. Clarification questions had to be submitted by 18 September 2026 at 00:00, and tender offers were due by 22 September 2026 at 00:00. The evaluation gives 60% to quality, 20% to cost and 20% to social value. The contract is expected to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with options to extend by up to 48 months in two periods of up to 24 months, potentially until 31 March 2034. The estimated total value is £1,400,000 including tax. The award decision is due by 4 January 2027 at 23:59. This is a single-lot requirement and electronic submissions in English are allowed.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises with experience delivering breastfeeding support, peer support, public health, maternity, early years or related community health services. Suppliers will need to demonstrate relevant technical capability and experience, including the ability to provide coordinated one-to-one and group support, maternity ward activity, telephone assistance, referrals and signposting across a whole borough. The delivery model requires the management of both volunteer and paid peer supporters and effective partnership working within Islington’s early years system. Bidders must also demonstrate appropriate economic and financial standing and hold suitable levels of insurance. Strong service quality and meaningful social value delivery will be important because together they account for 80% of the evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-0567 Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Notice Description

The Breastfeeding Peer Support Service will be a community based service of breastfeeding support offering both in person and virtual support to families within the borough. The primary aim of the proposed service will be to increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks after birth, and beyond. The service will consist of local volunteer and paid peer supporters that will be expected to deliver one-to-one support, group sessions, maternity ward visits and phone line support. The service will be expected to refer and signpost to local services and work within the early years system in Islington. The proposed Breastfeeding Peer Support Service makes a substantial contribution to a number of ambitions and priorities in the Islington Together 2030 plan, including 'Child Friendly Islington, Greener Healthier Islington , Empowering People and Community Wealth Building'. The service will be expected to be delivered by one provider covering the whole borough. The Authority may receive additional grant funding during the contract term which could support the delivery of additional services directly related to the contract subject matter. Any such funding is not guaranteed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will have an initial term of 36 months commencing on 1 April 2027, with options for the Authority to extend for up to a further 48 months in two periods of up to 24 months each. Any extension will be exercised at the Authority's sole discretion subject to satisfactory performance, continued service need and availability of funding.

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/078710-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-09-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Islington
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
Postcode Area
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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