Published date: 13 January 2022

This notice was replaced on 22 March 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 22 March 2022)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£200,000

Procurement reference

DORST001-DN588626-41855603

Published date

13 January 2022

Closing date

14 February 2022

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 June 2022

Contract end date

31 May 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Breastfeeding Support Service is being commissioned by Public Health Dorset for an initial contract period of three years commencing 01 June 2022, plus an option to extend for a further two years, making a potential total contract period of five years, ending 31 May 2027.

The area to be covered by the Service incorporates the geographical regions covered by Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole Council.

The aims of the service are:
• To develop and maintain a breastfeeding support service that helps mothers to continue to breastfeed to at least 6-8 weeks.
• To contribute to addressing health inequalities by offering targeted support for mothers least likely to continue breastfeeding, including those aged under 25 years.
• To build community capacity and ability through the recruitment of breastfeeding support volunteers and staff.
• To create a diverse mix of volunteers and staff, which may include those who have not recently breastfed.
• To provide training, support and supervision to volunteers and staff.

Full details may be found and any tender bid submitted, via: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Angela Pavey

Address

Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
England

Telephone

+44 1305221280

Email

angela.pavey@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk