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title: "Strategic Breastfeeding Service"
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# Strategic Breastfeeding Service

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52a313aa-7c2a-4adf-9198-f062ab10db4e

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is soliciting tenders for the "Strategic Breastfeeding Service" aimed at improving breastfeeding initiation rates across the Bradford district, with a contract period starting from 2nd April 2018 and ending on 31st March 2020. The procurement process is classified under the Other community, social and personal services category, with a total contract value of £240,000. The open tender period concluded on 12th February 2018, with the award being published on 11th April 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth in the healthcare sector, particularly for providers specialising in community health services, breastfeeding support, and related educational programmes. Businesses with expertise in health promotion, maternal and child health services, or those equipped to collaborate with local NHS organisations will find themselves well-suited to compete for this service, contributing to a strategic initiative that could enhance community health outcomes in Bradford.

## Notice

Bradford Council aims to commission a new Strategic Breastfeeding Service which will influence and facilitate the improvement of breastfeeding rates, both at initiation and 6 - 8 weeks across the Bradford district and also contribute towards a reduction in infant mortality. The new service which will commence delivery from the 1st April 2018 will work strategically with a wide range of organisations and partners, who in collaboration will ensure senior strategic input in the breastfeeding agenda and work towards making Bradford a Unicef Baby Friendly district.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fcd17c-94f0-4593-9449-fb84eac77bd2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,775 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fcd17c-94f0-4593-9449-fb84eac77bd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fcd17c-94f0-4593-9449-fb84eac77bd2
  11th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c2b717db-e0f6-e711-80e8-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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