---
title: "Infant Feeding Peer Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610a3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Infant Feeding Peer Support Service

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610a3

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council is engaged in an award stage procurement process for an "Infant Feeding Peer Support Service." The initiative is part of a broader strategy funded under the Family Hubs scheme by the Department of Education, aimed at improving health and education outcomes for children and families in England, with infant feeding as a primary focus. Located in Hartlepool, UK, the current contract was extended for 12 months, ending on 31st March 2027, to continue providing vital support services and to align with funding terms and future re-tendering plans. The opportunity was created without competition under a direct procurement method, leveraging the exemption from the council's standard procedure rules.

This extension provides an opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those focused on maternity and infant care, to consider future collaborations or prepare for upcoming tenders. The project currently benefits from The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) as the active supplier, providing significant exposure and growth prospects for organisations with expertise in community health initiatives. As the tender dollars increase the service's impact on local feeding rates, businesses specialising in health services or with a vested interest in public health improvements may find this a fitting arena to extend their influence and capabilities.

## Notice

Hartlepool Borough Council was successful in securing Family Hubs funding from the Department of Education as part of the initiative to help improve health and education outcomes for children and families in England. Infant feeding was identified as one of the key priorities. HBC used the allocated funding to commission NCT to deliver an Infant Feeding Peer Support service to local families (OPEN06062025103119). NCT staff have been working in partnership with local community groups to promote breastfeeding and they now have Peer Supporters attending North Tees hospital wards. The service has been well received and is having a positive impact on feeding rates for the town. The current contract is due to end on 31st March 2026 as this aligned with the original Family Hubs funding term. Further grant funding via Family Hubs has been secured. This contract serves as an extension to extend the existing contract with NCT for a further 12 months, until 31st March 2027. This will enable families to continue accessing support services thus improving Hartlepool's breastfeeding rates. It will also allow us time to prepare key documents to re-tender the service for a longer period, incorporating the revised DHSE / DfE expectations once this has been determined (expected around April 2026) leaving no time to conduct a procurement exercise to cover this extended contract period. This contract is exempt from HBC's Contract Procedure Rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007484-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33692210 - Parenteral feeding solutions
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007484-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007484-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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