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title: "UID10609 Tameside & Oldham Councils Breast Feeding Peer Support Service - Invitation To Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f558"
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# UID10609 Tameside & Oldham Councils Breast Feeding Peer Support Service - Invitation To Tender

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f558

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the "UID10609 Tameside & Oldham Councils Breast Feeding Peer Support Service." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is based in the UK. It is an active tender at the open procedure stage, with submissions due by 12 noon on 8th December 2021. Interested parties must submit their questions for clarification by 12 noon on 25th November 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2022, with a total estimated value of £813,560 for a duration of three years, with an optional one-year extension available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social support services, particularly those with experience in breastfeeding initiatives and peer support frameworks. Companies capable of delivering inclusive, evidence-led support strategies, particularly those focused on antenatal and postnatal care, would be well-positioned to compete. This is a prime opportunity for service providers looking to engage with local councils and contribute positively to community health and wellbeing.

## Notice

UID10609 Tameside & Oldham Councils Breast Feeding Peer Support Service - Invitation To Tender Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the provision of Breast Feeding Peer Support Service. This is a joint tender between Tameside and Oldham Councils. Tameside Council is the lead council. This tender is being conducted using the Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The Tameside and Glossop Strategic Commission, in partnership with Oldham Council, are looking to contract with a provider to implement and deliver a Breastfeeding Peer Support Service. The Councils are looking for an organisation that can provide an evidence led Breastfeeding Peer Support Service covering important periods including antenatal and postnatal. The service must be inclusive to residents and work on with relational, asset and place based approaches. It is expected that the Breastfeeding Peer Support Service will contribute to promoting a social and cultural shift where breastfeeding is viewed as the conventional way to feed a baby, as well as providing one to one and groups support. Contract duration: 3 years plus an option to extend for up to 12 months. Contract commencement date: 1st April 2022. Estimated Annual Value: 203,390. Estimated Total Contract Value: PS813,560. All questions and/or requests for information/clarification must be uploaded onto the 'Messages' section of The Chest portal. We will respond using the same method of communication. DEADLINE for questions and/or requests for information/clarification is at 12noon on the 25th Nov 2021. DEADLINE for tender submission on The Chest portal is at 12noon on the 8th Dec 2021. DEADLINE for Social Value submission on the Social Value Portal is also at 12noon on the 8th Dec 2021. The Invitation To Tender documentation can be accessed via https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UID10609 Tameside & Oldham Councils Breast Feeding Peer Support Service - Invitation To Tender Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the provision of Breast Feeding Peer Support Service. This is a joint tender between Tameside and Oldham Councils. Tameside Council is the lead council. This tender is being conducted using the Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The Tameside and Glossop Strategic Commission, in partnership with Oldham Council, are looking to contract with a provider to implement and deliver a Breastfeeding Peer Support Service. The Councils are looking for an organisation that can provide an evidence led Breastfeeding Peer Support Service covering important periods including antenatal and postnatal. The service must be inclusive to residents and work on with relational, asset and place based approaches. It is expected that the Breastfeeding Peer Support Service will contribute to promoting a social and cultural shift where breastfeeding is viewed as the conventional way to feed a baby, as well as providing one to one and groups support. Contract duration: 3 years plus an option to extend for up to 12 months. Contract commencement date: 1st April 2022. Estimated Annual Value: 203,390. Estimated Total Contract Value: PS813,560. All questions and/or requests for information/clarification must be uploaded onto the 'Messages' section of The Chest portal. We will respond using the same method of communication. DEADLINE for questions and/or requests for information/clarification is at 12noon on the 25th Nov 2021. DEADLINE for tender submission on The Chest portal is at 12noon on the 8th Dec 2021. DEADLINE for Social Value submission on the Social Value Portal is also at 12noon on the 8th Dec 2021. The Invitation To Tender documentation can be accessed via https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Additional information: Please note that the tender opportunity can be found under Current Opportunities for Tameside Council on The Chest website at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ The tender documentation is only available via The Chest portal at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ The Chest Reference: DN581164. All questions and/or requests for information/clarification must be uploaded onto the 'Messaging' section of The Chest portal and all responses will be communicated using the same method. DEADLINE for questions and/or requests for information/clarification is at 12noon on the 25th Nov 2021. DEADLINE for tender submission on The Chest portal is at 12noon on the 8th Dec 2021. DEADLINE for Social Value submission on the Social Value Portal is also at 12noon on the 8th Dec 2021.

Renewal: Contract Period: 1 April 2022 - 31 March 2025 with the option to extend for up to 12 months, to 31 March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028139-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £813,560 |
| Lots value | £813,560 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2021 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028139-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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