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19 Jun 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is seeking to procure a Breastfeeding Support Service, aimed at supporting ante and post-natal women who wish to breastfeed, particularly focusing on those in disadvantaged areas with low breastfeeding rates. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Wallasey, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, using an open competition method. Interested parties should note the tender period ending on 21st July 2026, and the enquiry period closing on 3rd July 2026. The estimated contract value is £451,428 GBP, with a contract period set from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with experience in community-based support and educational programmes. SMEs and voluntary community sectors are specifically encouraged to compete, as the procurement criteria consider both quality and social value. Engaging in this project can lead to business growth by allowing companies to showcase their expertise in providing supportive health services, thereby enhancing their credentials and expanding their client base through successful delivery of services to a public authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Breastfeeding Support Service

Notice Description

The service aims to ensure Wirral has a supportive service for ante and post-natal women who wish to breastfeed, which provides an appropriate, evidence-based mix of breastfeeding education, promotion and ante-natal programmes. The service will be targeted to address health inequalities by providing additional breastfeeding support to vulnerable women and those living in the most disadvantaged wards where breastfeeding rates are lowest. This will include (but not be limited to) face-to-face/group/peer support (in Family Hubs and Children's Centre's), telephone support, provision of resources/information and advice, plus a strong social media presence to encourage, motivate, and provide personalised support to help improve breastfeeding rates; this will positively impact the health and wellbeing of mothers and babies locally.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058064-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£451,428 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£451,428 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

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