---
title: "Tameside and Oldham Councils - Breastfeeding Peer Support Service - Soft Market Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0511c8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511c8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# Tameside and Oldham Councils - Breastfeeding Peer Support Service - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511c8

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, serving as the lead organisation, is conducting a soft market testing for the Breastfeeding Peer Support Service Programme, intended for Tameside and Oldham Councils. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category. It is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement activities scheduled to conclude by the end of May 2025. The contract period is projected to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential renewals extending through to 31st March 2031. Interested parties are advised to review the documentation available on The Chest portal for further details before the scheduled due date of 28th May 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in community-based health support programmes. Engaging in this soft market testing phase can provide insights into the procurement needs and preparation for upcoming competitive bidding processes. Companies that can offer innovative services or have a track record in successful health initiatives may find this a strategic chance to align with local government projects, expanding their service reach and contributing to public health improvement efforts within the Tameside and Oldham regions.

## Notice

Please note that this is not a call for competition. Soft market testing for the provision of breastfeeding peer support service programme for Tameside and Oldham Councils. Tameside Council is the Lead Council for this procurement. Please see attached documentation for full details.

### Planning Information

Tameside and Oldham Councils - Breast Feeding Peer Support Programme - Soft Market Testing.
Full details and documentation can be found on The Chest portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020766-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 13 May 2025 at 10:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020766-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020766-2025
  13th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.star-procurement.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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