--- title: "Infant Feeding Peer Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0d4812d-5add-4085-8ea0-dbcf2bb8ef44" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0d4812d-5add-4085-8ea0-dbcf2bb8ef44" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0d4812d-5add-4085-8ea0-dbcf2bb8ef44.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0d4812d-5add-4085-8ea0-dbcf2bb8ef44.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-29" --- # Infant Feeding Peer Support Programme Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0d4812d-5add-4085-8ea0-dbcf2bb8ef44 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0d4812d-5add-4085-8ea0-dbcf2bb8ef44) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0d4812d-5add-4085-8ea0-dbcf2bb8ef44.json) ## Summary The Hartlepool Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Infant Feeding Peer Support Programme. The programme aims to increase breastfeeding prevalence rates in Hartlepool. The contract period is from 2nd January 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £56,000. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a tender period that ended on 22nd November 2023. This contracting opportunity, initiated by the Hartlepool Borough Council, is in the health and social work services category. It offers business growth opportunities for contractors to deliver evidence-based breastfeeding peer support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. The contract presents a chance for businesses to contribute to achieving UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation and enhancing positive feeding experiences for mothers and babies in Hartlepool. ## Notice Infant Feeding Peer Support Programme NEPO Portal ProContract Ref No: DN 697904 This commission offers an exciting opportunity for contractors to propose a breastfeeding peer support service which is evidence based for families in Hartlepool. The service will support mothers to help them achieve their breastfeeding goal, and support an increase in Hartlepool's breastfeeding prevalence rates at 6-8 weeks. The Contractor will work collaboratively with key partners who provide infant feeding support including, but not limited to Maternity Service, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Hospital Trust, Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurses and Family Hubs to ensure breastfeeding peer support provision is an embedded part of the offer for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families. This commission will support the local authority in achieving UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation and work in line with the requirements and recommendations. Contractors will need to demonstrate that they have the requisite accreditation to deliver a service that is accountable, ethical, professional and personalised, to promote positive feeding experiences for mother and baby. HBC will commission a supplier to facilitate this programme between 2nd January 2024 - 31st March 2025 Organisations wishing to register an interest and download the tender documentation, should apply via the NEPO Portal only. www.qtegov.com -- Infant Feeding Support Programme - DN 697904 All completed documentation must be returned via the NEPO Portal Only and by no later than 2pm on Wednesday 22nd November 2023 For guidance notes on how to register onto the NEPO Portal please follow link below: - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532ff5ee-b635-40a5-8cd4-832f7f89c59e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £56,000 | | 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 | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HARTLEPOOL | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS24 8AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Hartlepool | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Hartlepool | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NCT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2023 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532ff5ee-b635-40a5-8cd4-832f7f89c59e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532ff5ee-b635-40a5-8cd4-832f7f89c59e 29th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.hartlepool.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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