---
title: "Breastfeeding Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030a61"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-22"
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# Breastfeeding Support Service

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030a61

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## Summary

The Dorset Council is seeking providers for the Breastfeeding Support Service, classified under health services, aimed at supporting mothers to continue breastfeeding for at least 6-8 weeks. This tender is currently in the award stage, following an open procurement process, with an active contract valued at £200,000. The service will operate within the Dorset geographical area and aims to combat health inequalities by providing targeted support. Key dates include the start of the contract on 1st June 2022, which spans an initial three years with the option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in maternal health, community support, and training of volunteers. Companies with a focus on social value and the ability to foster community engagement will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The service's emphasis on training and supervision also opens avenues for businesses to showcase their expertise in volunteer management and support programme delivery.

## Notice

To develop and maintain a breastfeeding support service that helps mothers to continue to breastfeed to at least 6-8 weeks and beyond To recruit, train and supervise breastfeeding support volunteers and staff. To offer training and supervision to support volunteers to facilitate breastfeeding support group programmes. This should be delivered in appropriate settings using a range of methods including face to face and digital. To help mothers become more aware of the range of breastfeeding services and resources available to support them. To provide targeted and tailored breastfeeding support for mothers in target areas through the Targeted Support model. To complement the work of maternity services, the Children and Young People's Public Health service, which includes health visiting, Early Help and children's centres and family hubs in supporting mothers to continue to breastfeed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To develop and maintain a breastfeeding support service that helps mothers to continue to breastfeed to at least 6-8 weeks and beyond To recruit, train and supervise breastfeeding support volunteers and staff. To offer training and supervision to support volunteers to facilitate breastfeeding support group programmes. This should be delivered in appropriate settings using a range of methods including face to face and digital. To help mothers become more aware of the range of breastfeeding services and resources available to support them. To provide targeted and tailored breastfeeding support for mothers in target areas through the Targeted Support model. To complement the work of maternity services, the Children and Young People's Public Health service, which includes health visiting, Early Help and children's centres and family hubs in supporting mothers to continue to breastfeed.

Options: At the end of the initial term there is an option to extend the contract for a further two years.

Renewal: There are two options to extend the contract for a further 12 months each, (subject to satisfactory service delivery), giving a potential contract length of five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007758-2022 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007758-2022
- 13 Jan 2022 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000969-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=181ccb79-5b6d-ec11-8110-005056b64545
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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