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title: "Provision of Infant Feeding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cba1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Provision of Infant Feeding

Buyer: BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cba1

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## Summary

Blackpool Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is seeking to appoint a provider for the "Provision of Infant Feeding" services part of their Best Start Partnership. This open procedure tender, catering to the needs of community health services including parenteral feeding solutions, is targeted towards improving support for feeding choices and enhancing the Healthy Babies and Family Hub programme. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 6th August 2026, the tender submission deadline on 13th August 2026, and the contract commencing on 1st November 2026 for a period up to 31st October 2028, potentially extendable by one additional year. Located in Blackpool, United Kingdom, this initiative falls under the services category and adheres to UKPGA 2023/54 legislative standards.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in health services, particularly those specializing in community health and feeding solutions. With a potential contract value grossing up to GBP 612,000, it provides a substantial growth avenue for SMEs and VCSE organisations. The evaluation criteria include a strong emphasis on quality (75%) and social value (20%), alongside price (5%), favouring businesses that can demonstrate comprehensive service delivery and value addition. The open procedure allows for broad participation, paving the way for capable suppliers to engage with public sector procurement, fostering business expansion through diversified service provisions.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority is looking to appoint a provider that will, as part of the Best Start Partnership, support ongoing development of work to improve support for feeding choices, promoting key messages and supporting families to access the wider Healthy Babies and Family Hub programme to contribute to the wider outcomes for babies, children and their families. A full scope of the Contracting Authority's requirements can be found in Appendix A - Infant Feeding Specification. The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint a Supplier who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2028, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 1 years (subject to contract review and budget availability).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066606-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2029-07-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| Lots value | £510,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33692210 - Parenteral feeding solutions
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 09:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066606-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066606-2026
  15th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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