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title: "1920-0001 Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service"
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# 1920-0001 Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0711b81-c3cb-4e82-b992-bab28fbfbaf5

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## Summary

The Islington Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "1920-0001 Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service," aimed at enhancing exclusive breastfeeding rates and reducing inequalities in initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. This tender is classified under the health and social work services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure and is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 14 October 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 16 November 2019 and will be ongoing until 31 March 2028, with a total contract value of £1,065,533.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social services, particularly those that have expertise in maternal and infant health support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on community-based support services delivered by trained volunteers. Companies that specialise in peer support training, community health initiatives, and maternal care might find this procurement aligns well with their growth strategies.

## Notice

The Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service will aim to increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeedingat 6-8 weeks and beyond, and reduce inequalities in breastfeeding initiation and continuation. It will do this bycoffering dedicated one-to-one and group-based breastfeeding support to mothers within 48 hours of home birthor transfer home from a birthing centre (and within 72 hours of birth if missed on the ward), and additionallyaccording to need. The service will be delivered by a network of trained peer volunteers and accredited peersupporters recruited from the local community, working within a multi-agency, integrated system of perinatal andinfant health services. The breastfeeding peer support team will also play an important role in raising awarenessof Islington Bright Start and wider perinatal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9930f43e-b6af-402a-a33a-76a5c4750676 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,065,533 |
| 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 | ISLINGTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N7 7EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Finsbury Park |
| Westminster constituency | Islington North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2019 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9930f43e-b6af-402a-a33a-76a5c4750676

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9930f43e-b6af-402a-a33a-76a5c4750676
  13th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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