---
title: "The Breastfeeding Network (BfN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c1b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# The Breastfeeding Network (BfN)

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1b4

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Breastfeeding Network (BfN)", falling under the industry category of community health services. The procurement method utilised was a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the conventional Procurement Act. The contract, valued at £330,000, will run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with services to be provided in the Greenwich area. Representations were to be submitted by 9th July 2026, illustrating the critical nature of timely communication in this tender process.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, specifically those capable of delivering breastfeeding support. The contract has been awarded to The Breastfeeding Network, a large-scale provider based in Paisley, signifying that established entities with proven capabilities in similar health services are well-suited for such opportunities. The focus on a direct award method signifies a preference for experienced suppliers meeting specific criteria, presenting growth potential for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector health contracts.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act does not apply to this award. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 9th July 2026. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to PeopleProcurementTeam@royalgreenwich.gov.uk * The decision to award the contract was approved by the Chief Officer in line with our CSOs. * No declarations of actual, or potential interests by those officers involved in this decision. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The authority has selected and weighted the key criteria in line with the perceived importance of each of the criterion. The provider has been selected based on the combined scores which confirms the providers ability to continue to fulfil the contract in line with PSR - Direct Award Process C. The contract is for a 3 Year period ending commencing on 01/07/26 and ending on 30/06/2029. The lifetime cost is PS330000 This contract provides Breastfeeding services to the residents of Greenwich

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061931-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE18 6HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 15:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061931-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061931-2026
  1st July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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