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title: "Provision of Infant and Toddler Nutrition Peer Support Service"
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# Provision of Infant and Toddler Nutrition Peer Support Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d2860f4-1d5b-40a5-912e-e7952914d81e

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed a tender process for the "Provision of Infant and Toddler Nutrition Peer Support Service," aimed at supporting families with children under three years of age. This service, classified under health and social work services, is intended to operate across the Derbyshire region, excluding Derby City. The procurement method employed was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with a total contract value of £2,135,000, which is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st December 2021. The tender period ended on 29th June 2017, and the contract was awarded on 16th November 2017, with the award notice published on 18th December 2017.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth in the health services industry, specifically for organisations with expertise in nutrition, maternal health, or family support services. Businesses that focus on community health initiatives, particularly those delivering peer support and educational programmes related to breastfeeding and childhood nutrition, are well-positioned to bid. Given the emphasis on reducing health inequalities and promoting healthy eating, companies with innovative solutions or proven experience in engaging communities will find this tender particularly appealing.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council is seeking bids for the provision of a paid Infant and Toddler Nutrition Peer Support Service to operate throughout the geographical area of Derbyshire excluding Derby City. This service shall offer peer support to women who are establishing breastfeeding, offer a service to educate and promote the introduction of healthy complementary foods and provide support regarding nutrition for families with children under the age of three. The aim of the proposed programme is to reduce inequalities in health and improve the short term and long term health and well-being of families, by developing and delivering a sustainable and flexible peer support service in order to support breastfeeding initiation and sustainment, support the development of healthy eating habits from infancy through to toddlerhood and reduce childhood overweight and obesity. The Service shall comprise of Paid Peer Support Workers and Volunteers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41018b63-1057-4d10-ae7c-75149961b02c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,135,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2017 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41018b63-1057-4d10-ae7c-75149961b02c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41018b63-1057-4d10-ae7c-75149961b02c
  18th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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