--- title: "UID10609 Tameside & Oldham Councils Breast Feeding Peer Support Service - Invitation To Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cf8dc4d-5824-49e0-888f-f4db8f0c547e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cf8dc4d-5824-49e0-888f-f4db8f0c547e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cf8dc4d-5824-49e0-888f-f4db8f0c547e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cf8dc4d-5824-49e0-888f-f4db8f0c547e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-07" --- # UID10609 Tameside & Oldham Councils Breast Feeding Peer Support Service - Invitation To Tender Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cf8dc4d-5824-49e0-888f-f4db8f0c547e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cf8dc4d-5824-49e0-888f-f4db8f0c547e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cf8dc4d-5824-49e0-888f-f4db8f0c547e.json) ## Summary Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Breast Feeding Peer Support Service, a joint procurement with Oldham Council. This tender falls under the open procedure within the Light Touch Regime and is classified under health and social work services. The deadline for tender submissions is noon on 20th December 2021, while the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022, lasting three years with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The estimated total contract value is £813,560, with an annual value of £203,390. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social services. Companies with experience in providing evidence-led breastfeeding support services that engage with local communities are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful provider will contribute to promoting a cultural shift in breastfeeding practices, thus enhancing their market presence and impact in community health initiatives. ## Notice UID10609 Tameside & Oldham Councils Breast Feeding Peer Support Service - Invitation To Tender Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the provision of Breast Feeding Peer Support Service. This is a joint tender between Tameside and Oldham Councils. Tameside Council is the lead council. This tender is being conducted using the Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The Tameside and Glossop Strategic Commission, in partnership with Oldham Council, are looking to contract with a provider to implement and deliver a Breastfeeding Peer Support Service. The Councils are looking for an organisation that can provide an evidence led Breastfeeding Peer Support Service covering important periods including antenatal and postnatal. The service must be inclusive to residents and work on with relational, asset and place based approaches. It is expected that the Breastfeeding Peer Support Service will contribute to promoting a social and cultural shift where breastfeeding is viewed as the conventional way to feed a baby, as well as providing one to one and groups support. Contract duration: 3 years plus an option to extend for up to 12 months. Contract commencement date: 1st April 2022. Estimated Annual Value: 203,390. Estimated Total Contract Value: PS813,560. This tender opportunity can be found under Current Opportunities for Tameside Council on The Chest website at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ All questions and/or requests for information/clarification must be uploaded onto the 'Messages' section of The Chest portal. We will respond using the same method of communication. DEADLINE for questions and/or requests for information/clarification is at 12noon on the 25th Nov 2021. DEADLINE for tender submission on The Chest portal is at 12noon on the 20th Dec 2021. DEADLINE for Social Value submission on the Social Value Portal is also at 12noon on the 20th Dec 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a86b43-b967-4b58-a765-3752fb234efc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £813,560 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SALE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M33 7ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2021 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a86b43-b967-4b58-a765-3752fb234efc - 10 Nov 2021 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ae3e0-cc24-4f90-a130-76cc531bb8d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a86b43-b967-4b58-a765-3752fb234efc 7th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753ae3e0-cc24-4f90-a130-76cc531bb8d5 10th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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