---
title: "A Breastfeeding Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d8b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-21"
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# A Breastfeeding Support Service

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d8b0

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has undertaken a competitive tender process for a Breastfeeding Support Service aimed at enhancing breastfeeding rates within Southampton. This opportunity falls within the health and social work services category and is part of an open procurement method. The contract has a total potential duration of three years, comprising an initial duration of one year with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. The tender was opened on August 24, 2021, with bids accepted until September 30, 2021, marking the key submission deadline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in breastfeeding support or community health initiatives. Companies capable of providing innovative service delivery approaches, including digital technology integration for support and information sharing, will be well-positioned to compete. Local firms and SMEs that can collaborate with maternity and community services to enhance support for new mothers will find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Southampton City Council invited potential suppliers to submit tenders for the provision of a Breastfeeding Support Service with the overall aim of introducing a sustainable innovative pattern of and approach to service delivery to achieve and support increased rates of breastfeeding within Southampton. Service delivery will include a range of provisions; - encompassing a peer support service - support to breastfeeding groups - the co-ordination of a scheme to welcome breastfeeding mothers and their babies - use of digital technology to share information and offer support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A competitive tender process was undertaken by Southampton City Council to commission a Breastfeeding Support Service with the overall aim of introducing a sustainable innovative pattern of and approach to service delivery to achieve and support increased rates of breastfeeding within Southampton which involves; - encompassing a peer support service - support to breastfeeding groups - the co-ordination of a scheme to welcome breastfeeding mothers and their babies - use of digital technology to share information and offer support.

Renewal: Additional 1+1 term for a total potential duration of 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031961-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BREASTFEEDING NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031961-2021
- 24 Aug 2021 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020801-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal.aspx
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/index.cfm
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0747

## Provenance

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