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Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is seeking to appoint a provider for the "Provision of Infant Feeding" services part of their Best Start Partnership. This open procedure tender, catering to the needs of community health services including parenteral feeding solutions, is targeted towards improving support for feeding choices and enhancing the Healthy Babies and Family Hub programme. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 6th August 2026, the tender submission deadline on 13th August 2026, and the contract commencing on 1st November 2026 for a period up to 31st October 2028, potentially extendable by one additional year. Located in Blackpool, United Kingdom, this initiative falls under the services category and adheres to UKPGA 2023/54 legislative standards.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in health services, particularly those specializing in community health and feeding solutions. With a potential contract value grossing up to GBP 612,000, it provides a substantial growth avenue for SMEs and VCSE organisations. The evaluation criteria include a strong emphasis on quality (75%) and social value (20%), alongside price (5%), favouring businesses that can demonstrate comprehensive service delivery and value addition. The open procedure allows for broad participation, paving the way for capable suppliers to engage with public sector procurement, fostering business expansion through diversified service provisions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Infant Feeding

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is looking to appoint a provider that will, as part of the Best Start Partnership, support ongoing development of work to improve support for feeding choices, promoting key messages and supporting families to access the wider Healthy Babies and Family Hub programme to contribute to the wider outcomes for babies, children and their families. A full scope of the Contracting Authority's requirements can be found in Appendix A - Infant Feeding Specification. The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint a Supplier who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2028, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 1 years (subject to contract review and budget availability).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066606-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33692210 - Parenteral feeding solutions

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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