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title: "NCT Breastfeeding Support"
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# NCT Breastfeeding Support

Buyer: NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b5633d7-ee81-4f3b-8e1e-bb6d1a78670e

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## Summary

The North West London Clinical Commissioning Group has awarded a contract titled "NCT Breastfeeding Support" to the National Childbirth Trust for a community breastfeeding support service in Hounslow. This service aims to provide a non-clinical drop-in environment for mothers to receive both social support and expert advice regarding breastfeeding. The contract, valued at £37,278, commenced on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2023. This procurement process was categorised under health and social work services within the community services sector, and the procurement method was classified as "Other".

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social services. Companies offering breastfeeding support, educational programmes, and family services may find this contract aligns well with their business capabilities. The emphasis on a community-focused approach suggests a valuable entry point for businesses dedicated to improving maternal health and family welfare.

## Notice

To ensure continuity of the service, a short term contract has been awarded to National Childbirth Trust whilst undergoing a procurement exercise for the service. Market Engagement has been undertaken in advance. NWL CCG required a community breastfeeding support service in Hounslow to offer breastfeeding support services through a cafe based environment. The aim of the service is to provide non-clinical environment drop in sessions which enables mothers to access both social support and expert advice and resources. The current service offers a qualified and licensed Breastfeeding Counsellor who facilitates a Baby Cafe across 4 venues for 6.5 hours a week, over 48 weeks. Key services include: - To provide a drop in centre to support breastfeeding mothers on how to breastfeed. - To provide information and support to mothers and families. - To provide breastfeeding, practical and problem solving support by covering difficulty and issues faced by new parents, including baby feeding, and to provide an opportunity to discuss concerns, share experiences and ideas. - To provide informal education and practical breastfeeding support programmes delivered by both health professionals/practitioners and peer supporters in accordance with local population needs. - To provide a skilled 1:1 breastfeeding service and social support. - To signpost mothers to other support services within and around neighbouring boroughs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c36379b-05d5-4dce-af1a-47e0f06969fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,278 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,278 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 5JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c36379b-05d5-4dce-af1a-47e0f06969fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c36379b-05d5-4dce-af1a-47e0f06969fd
  23rd May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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