---
title: "Breastfeeding Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c31e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-07-03"
---

# Breastfeeding Support Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c31e

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has announced its intention to award a contract for the Breastfeeding Support Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process, categorised under health services within the main category of services, concluded with a single qualified bid. This contract, valued at £57,017, is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026, with a duration of 12 months. Headquartered in Dorchester, the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board leads the procurement, focusing heavily on service quality, technical capabilities, and social value. The standstill period is active until midnight on 13th July 2026, providing a window for representations regarding the decision.

The contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs providing specialised health services. The procurement heavily emphasises high quality and technical criteria, alongside a moderate consideration of price and social value, creating a strong business case for companies excelling in these areas. The process, using a limited procurement method under the PSR, did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a preference for demonstrable, high-standard service provision over competitive bidding. Businesses capable of offering enhanced patient outcomes and community integration may find this tender particularly favorable.

## Notice

he service to be provided for under this contract is the Breastfeeding Support Service.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Most Suitable Provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS57,017.

This is an new Service
This is a new Provider
The contract term will be 12 months from 01 August 2026 (estimated start date)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

he service to be provided for under this contract is the Breastfeeding Support Service.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Most Suitable Provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS57,017.

This is an new Service
This is a new Provider
The contract term will be 12 months from 01 August 2026 (estimated start date)

### Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Most Suitable Provider process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062657-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,017 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062657-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

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