--- title: "Infant Feeding Support Network" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-470fbb2c-4be5-4464-837d-51da2359af10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-470fbb2c-4be5-4464-837d-51da2359af10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-470fbb2c-4be5-4464-837d-51da2359af10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-470fbb2c-4be5-4464-837d-51da2359af10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-28" --- # Infant Feeding Support Network Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-470fbb2c-4be5-4464-837d-51da2359af10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-470fbb2c-4be5-4464-837d-51da2359af10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-470fbb2c-4be5-4464-837d-51da2359af10.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council is seeking bids for the contract titled "Infant Feeding Support Network", aimed at enhancing breastfeeding rates in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract value of £240,000 set for the financial year 2018/2019 and expected to commence on 1 April 2019. Interested parties must note that engagement with stakeholders should conclude by 7 December 2018, and the procurement falls under the education and health sectors, specifically focusing on services related to education, training, and social work. This opportunity may be well-suited for businesses involved in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in community health initiatives, training facilitation, and support networks for new parents. Companies that can propose innovative training solutions and can demonstrate experience in managing peer support networks would be advantageous, fostering potential partnerships aimed at improving public health outcomes in the region. ## Notice Infant Feeding Support Network PIN This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is a call for competition and an indication of potential future procurement activity (this may be subject to change). This notice makes no commitment to procure any services. This PIN is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. Cornwall Council will be going out to tender in 2018/2019 for the provision of an Infant Feeding Support Network with a contract start date of 1 April 2019. Short Description: The service is being commissioned to improve breastfeeding (initiation and 6-8 week) rates in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (IOS). The service will maintain and extend the current breastfeeding peer support network and provide assurance on the governance for quality standards and safety of information and support for new mothers who are providing their baby with any breast milk. The experience, wisdom and knowledge held by the staff, peer supporters and service users will continue to be harnessed through the delivery of a range of training events, resources and the Infant Feeding Guide which will be shared with all new parents in Cornwall and IOS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db0c0ae2-1720-4eef-bf36-3477a1bf4fe3 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Dec 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2018 at 14:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db0c0ae2-1720-4eef-bf36-3477a1bf4fe3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db0c0ae2-1720-4eef-bf36-3477a1bf4fe3 28th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3c480c4e-1ef2-e811-80ef-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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