--- title: "Breastfeeding Peer Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069dc7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069dc7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069dc7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069dc7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ISLINGTON COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Breastfeeding Peer Support Service Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069dc7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069dc7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069dc7.json) ## Summary Islington Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Breastfeeding Peer Support Service," aimed at enhancing exclusive breastfeeding rates. This service aligns with the Best Start Healthy Baby programme and NICE guidelines, focusing on antenatal support, on-ward contact, home visits, and community-based clinics across the borough. The opportunity falls under the 'Community health services' industry category and is based in London, UK. A supplier engagement session is scheduled for 24 June 2026 at Islington Town Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams, with a closing date for expressions of interest on 8 July 2026. The anticipated formal tender notice is expected to be released on 3 August 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in peer support models. The service is expected to be delivered by local women as peer supporters, creating opportunities for training and development within the community. Businesses with capabilities in providing training programmes and managing health services could find this contract particularly advantageous. With a contract value of £1,400,000, inclusive of renewal options extending potentially until 2034, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to express interest, making it an ideal opportunity for organisations looking to expand their portfolio in health service delivery. ## Notice The Breastfeeding Peer Support Service aims to increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks. The service will meet the requirements of the Best Start Healthy Baby programme and the recommendations of NICE guidance on breastfeeding support. The service will deliver support to families antenatally, provide on-ward contacts and home visits as well as follow up calls. Drop-in and appointment clinics in community buildings across the borough will also be available for families. The service will aim to be delivered by local women as peer supporters and will offer training and development opportunities for residents. This Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal invitation to tender. Its aim is to enhance transparency and competition for the upcoming tender notice. All details provided here may be updated or changed in the final tender notice. The Authority reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort the procurement at any stage. The issue of this notice in no way commits the Authority to commence a procurement process. ### Planning Information To express an interest please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=767ceb4a-254e-f111-813c-005056b64545& Click ‘Express Interest’ to register your interest in the opportunity. Once you have expressed interest, you will be able to access further information and receive updates via the portal. All communication regarding this opportunity must be submitted via the messaging function on the portal. Supplier Engagement Session: Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend a hybrid information session: Location: Committee Room 6, Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London, N1 2UD and via Microsoft Teams Date and Time: 24 June 2026 11:00 – 12:00 To register and confirm your attendance, please message us through the messaging function of the London Tenders Portal, providing the name, organisation and email address of the attendee. A calendar invite will be issued to registered attendees in advance of the session. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046527-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | 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 | ISLINGTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 2UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 14:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046527-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046527-2026 20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.islington.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=767ceb4a-254e-f111-813c-005056b64545& - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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