---
title: "Infant Feeding Breastfeeding Peer Support Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fb5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-08"
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# Infant Feeding Breastfeeding Peer Support Service Contract

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fb5c

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council has awarded the Infant Feeding Breastfeeding Peer Support Service Contract to National Childbirth Trust. This service aims to deliver evidence-based support for families in Lancashire to improve breastfeeding rates. The contract value is £1,960,000, and it was signed on 16th January 2024. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure.

The tender for the Infant Feeding Breastfeeding Peer Support Service presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to engage with Lancashire County Council. Businesses offering breastfeeding support solutions aligned with evidence-based practices would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration and possible extensions provide a chance for long-term partnerships in supporting breastfeeding initiatives in Lancashire.

## Notice

Infant Feeding Breast Feeding Peer Support Service is funded by Public Health Service in Lancashire. The Provider will deliver Infant Feeding, breastfeeding peer support service which is evidence based service for families in Lancashire. The service will support mothers to help them achieve their breastfeeding goal, and support increase in Lancashire's breastfeeding prevalence rates at 6-8 weeks. The Provider will work collaboratively with key partners who provide infant feeding support including, but not limited to Maternity Service, Lancashire's NHS Hospital Trusts, Health Visitors, Lancashire County Council Children and Family Wellbeing Service, and Family Hubs to ensure breastfeeding peer support provision is an embedded part of the offer for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider will deliver Infant Feeding, breastfeeding peer support service which is evidence based service for families in Lancashire. The service will support mothers to help them achieve their breastfeeding goal, and support increase in Lancashire's breastfeeding prevalence rates at 6-8 weeks. The Provider will work collaboratively with key partners who provide infant feeding support including, but not limited to Maternity Service, Lancashire's NHS Hospital Trusts, Health Visitors, Lancashire County Council Children and Family Wellbeing Service, and Family Hubs to ensure breastfeeding peer support provision is an embedded part of the offer for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families. Additional information: As stated above

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004230-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,025,365 |
| Lots value | £2,025,365 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,960,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2024 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004230-2024
- 8 Sep 2023 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026687-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

## Provenance

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