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title: "LPS CARE - Infant Feeding Breastfeeding Peer Support Service - LCC19361"
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# LPS CARE - Infant Feeding Breastfeeding Peer Support Service - LCC19361

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f344b1f-273e-4270-b2b8-f0d5e7bfd159

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council is looking to procure an Infant Feeding Breastfeeding Peer Support Service funded by the Public Health Service. The contract is valued at up to £2,025,365 GBP and will run for a period of five years starting from April 1, 2024. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the tender period ending on October 9, 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to collaborate with Lancashire County Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The open procedure allows for a competitive bidding process, offering opportunities for eligible businesses to contribute their expertise and services to support infant feeding and breastfeeding within Lancashire.

## Notice

"Lancashire County Council (LCC) wishes to procure a Infant Feeding Breast Feeding Peer Support Service. This servce is funded by Public Health Service in Lancashire. The Provider will be required to deliver Infant Feeding, breastfeeding peer support service which is evidence based for families in Lancashire. The service will support mothers to help them achieve their breastfeeding goal, and support increase in Lancashire's breastfeeding prevalence rates at 6-8 weeks. The Provider will work collaboratively with key partners who provide infant feeding support including, but not limited to Maternity Service, Lancashire's NHS Hospital Trusts, Health Visitors, Lancashire County Council Children and Family Wellbeing Service, and Family Hubs to ensure breastfeeding peer support provision is an embedded part of the offer for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families. Contract term - Initial period of three years with a right to extend the contract for up to 24-months beyond the initial term by any number of defined periods as long as the total contract term does not exceed five years. Tenderer Briefing - See (Invitation to Tender) ITT section 3.2 The Authority is offering a briefing for Tenderers as detailed in the Timetable within the ITT. All Tenderers are recommended to attend. Maximum value for Year 1: up to PS405,073.00 Maximum value over 5 years: up to PS2,025,365 We advise interested tenderers to register and familiarise themselves with the etendering system used, Oracle Fusion. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/ For system support and advice on bids and tenders, contact the LCC Procurement team - PIM@Lancashire.gov.uk 01772 534966 "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9e2ea6-5775-4d1a-8867-88e4c0fad40a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,025,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,960,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2024 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9e2ea6-5775-4d1a-8867-88e4c0fad40a
- 11 Sep 2023 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3176fd2-1f93-4490-81bf-652f98413238

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9e2ea6-5775-4d1a-8867-88e4c0fad40a
  19th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3176fd2-1f93-4490-81bf-652f98413238
  11th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
  LCC Supplier Portal

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