--- title: "AA-306-24 Provision of Ante Natal Information Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for Breastfeeding Mothers" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784682" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784682" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784682.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784682.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN" published: "2024-12-03" --- # AA-306-24 Provision of Ante Natal Information Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for Breastfeeding Mothers Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784682 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784682) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784682.json) ## Summary NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking to procure services for the Provision of Ante Natal Information Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for Breastfeeding Mothers discharged from Ayrshire Maternity Unit. This opportunity, under the title "AA-306-24 Provision of Ante Natal Information Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for Breastfeeding Mothers," belongs to the health industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 15th January 2025. The procurement will be conducted using an open procedure and the contract is expected to start on 17th January 2025. It covers the geographic location of Ayrshire and Arran, UKM94, with a total contract value of £229,465 GBP. This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in maternal and infant support. Businesses equipped with qualified staff who have completed the Open College Network Course in "Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers" would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the opportunity requires a one-year commitment with the option for extension based on funding availability, providing stability and potential for long-term engagement. Companies that demonstrate high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing are likely to succeed, given the 70% weighting on quality and 30% on price in the award criteria. ## Notice For the provision of an Ante Natal Information Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for all Breastfeeding Mothers Discharged from Ayrshire Maternity Unit. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a unique and effective partnership between Ayrshire & Arran Health Board and a service provider for the provision of breastfeeding peer support. The provider will be part of an Integrated Infant Feeding Team involving Ayrshire & Arran Health Board's Maternity Infant Feeding Team and Community Infant Feeding Team providing an Ante Natal Information and Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for all Breastfeeding Mothers Discharged from Ayrshire Maternity Unit.. Any continuation beyond one year is wholly dependent on funding. Renewal: One year contract with the option to extend for further two x 12 month periods, however, any continuation beyond one year is wholly dependent upon funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519515 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Dependent upon funding. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £229,465 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN | | Locality | AYR | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA6 6AB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire | | Local authority | South Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton | | Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock | | Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519515 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519515&idx=4 11th December 2024 - AA-306-24 Appendix 9 - TUPE details - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519515&idx=6 11th December 2024 - AA-306-24 Appendix 9 - TUPE details - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519515&idx=1 3rd December 2024 - AA-306-24 ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519515&idx=2 3rd December 2024 - AA-306-24 Appendix 1 Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519515&idx=3 3rd December 2024 - AA-306-24 Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519515&idx=5 3rd December 2024 - AA-306-24 Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519515 AA-306-24 Provision of Ante Natal Information Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for Breastfeeding Mothers - For the provision of an Ante Natal Information Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for all Breastfeeding Mothers Discharged from Ayrshire Maternity Unit. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsaaa.net - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=784682 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784682 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=784682 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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