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title: "Volunteer Doula and Volunteer Breastfeeding Peer Support Service"
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# Volunteer Doula and Volunteer Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b235dc6-652f-477f-91f0-191ff00e8568

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## Summary

Hull City Council is currently seeking proposals for a Volunteer Doula and Breastfeeding Peer Support Service aimed at supporting vulnerable families in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 14th May 2019. The anticipated value of this service over two years is approximately £300,000, with an option to extend the contract for an additional year, bringing the total potential value to about £450,000. The contract is expected to commence on 15th August 2019 and falls under the social work and related services category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health and social services, particularly those focused on maternal and child health. Companies equipped to offer volunteer recruitment and support services, as well as training and community outreach programmes, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute positively to the well-being of families in Hull.

## Notice

Hull City Council is seeking to procure a Volunteer Doula and Breastfeeding Peer Support Service to support vulnerable women / fathers / families and encourage women to breastfeed in the city. The service will recruit and maintain a volunteer base to be Doulas and Breastfeeding Peer Supporters. The doula service will support vulnerable women / fathers / families referred into the service throughout the pregnancy, birth and up to 6 weeks postnatally The anticipated value of the Services (for the 2 years) is approximately PS300,000, including the option to extend for 12 months the total contract value is approximately PS450,000; the anticipated value of the service per annum is PS150,000.The anticipated service commencement date is 15th August 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1764087-c5a6-49d9-a19f-454eaa04cc14 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2019 - 14 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2019 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1764087-c5a6-49d9-a19f-454eaa04cc14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1764087-c5a6-49d9-a19f-454eaa04cc14
  12th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fda80868-3f5d-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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