Planning

Provision of Breastfeeding Peer Support Services

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

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Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has initiated a planned procurement process for the provision of breastfeeding peer support services. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned communication date set for 1st August 2026. The procurement involves delivering 15 weekly breastfeeding support groups across the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, particularly focusing on communities facing inequalities in infant feeding outcomes. The procurement falls under the health industry category, located in the Glasgow region (UKM82), and is identified by the title "Provision of Breastfeeding Peer Support Services". Potential providers are encouraged to submit their responses by 17th July 2026 at 13:00 to the contact point provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in community health and family support. Organisations with expertise in engaging diverse communities, especially with younger parents, ethnic minorities, and families in deprived areas, will find this opportunity highly relevant. By partnering with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, businesses can expand their service offerings and contribute to addressing health inequalities, fostering growth through a collaborative approach with the NHS. Interested parties should be prepared to engage in a tender process that requires an integrated community-focused service delivery model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Breastfeeding Peer Support Services

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking to work in partnership with a provider(s) to deliver 15 breastfeeding (infant feeding) support groups on a weekly basis. These will be delivered in agreed communities across the board area. The aim of this exercise is to gather current information and feedback from the market to: *Understand market availability in relation to the functionality required; and -The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful organisation will deliver 15 weekly breastfeeding support groups (infant feeding support groups) across NHSGGC. Support will be provided to all families wishing to access support but the contract requires that the successful organisation focuses on engaging with groups where inequalities in infant feeding outcomes continue to be seen as identified through interrogation of local and national data sets. This work will have a focus on engaging and responding to the needs of local communities through an integrated approach with NHSGGC. -Younger parents. -Families from ethnic minority communities -Families living in SIMD 1 postcodes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834548
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557905
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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