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title: "HAC5223 Infant Feeding and Wellbeing Service"
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# HAC5223 Infant Feeding and Wellbeing Service

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fb484d7-e175-4b41-ae82-c0453036c202

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "HAC5223 Infant Feeding and Wellbeing Service" has been initiated by Tower Hamlets, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £1,900,000, was awarded on 18 January 2018, with the service set to commence on 1 April 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2023. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which allows for broad participation, and this initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category. The tender period ended on 20 October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social care, especially those SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in infant and maternal health services. Companies that have experience in delivering care in community settings, alongside a deep understanding of breastfeeding support and nutritional guidance for infants, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts related to this service. Such opportunities can facilitate business growth by expanding services to local health initiatives and collaborating with established organisations like Barts Health NHS Trust.

## Notice

Contract awarded for Infant Feeding and Wellbeing Service for Tower Hamlets. The service will be provided within the Royal London Hospital, Barkantine birth centre, Tower Hamlets Children's Centres, other community venues and through home visits. The service will have a primary focus on infant feeding, promoting breast feeding wherever possible, providing specialist support for babies with complex feeding problems, and advising mothers on weaning and introducing solid foods in a way that optimises baby's health and wellbeing. The service will deliver a local, easily accessible breastfeeding peer support programme in line with NICE guidelines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a4a90c-372f-4064-bbe4-98854a542fb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,900,000 |
| 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 | TOWER HAMLETS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Poplar |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a4a90c-372f-4064-bbe4-98854a542fb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a4a90c-372f-4064-bbe4-98854a542fb9
  18th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4e730602-ef9d-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

## Provenance

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