Published date: 1 April 2015

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 April 2015

Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£385,000 to £480,000

Procurement reference

695862722

Published date

1 April 2015

Closing date

13 April 2015

Contract start date

1 September 2015

Contract end date

31 August 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The
benefits and importance of breastfeeding has been recognised locally
and improving the rates of breastfeeding is an identified priority
for St Helens. Rates of breastfeeding are affected by socioeconomic
factors, cultural norms and support. For many women, breastfeeding
is unfamiliar to them. They were not breastfed and do not know
anyone who has breastfed their child. Engagement with local women
has shown that although some are prepared to breastfeed, support
from partners, grandparents and others is often absent and they are
actively discouraged from continuing to breastfeed. Changing this
culture and practice is a major challenge and requires both short
term and long term action. The full specification is detailed in
Appendix A No tender documents will be sent to you -you need to
navigate to the my opportunities section and download the documents
from the Chest website. If you have any questions regarding this
opportunity - please post them on the discussions facility on the
Chest. Messages sent outside of the Chest will not be responded to.
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT THROUGH THE CHEST.
Submissions sent via any other method will not be accepted. Please
ensure that you leave enough time to upload your documents before
the closing date/time, as late submissions may not be accepted

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Jackie Houghton

Address

Town Hall Annexe
Corporation Street
St Helens
WA10 1HP
UK

Telephone

01744 676795

Email

jackiehoughton@sthelens.gov.uk

Website

https://www.the-chest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf