Published date: 13 September 2024
Last edited date: 11 October 2024
This notice was replaced on 10 February 2025
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 10 February 2025)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£159,915
Procurement reference
WIRLC001-DN733388-47793083
Published date
13 September 2024
Closing date
14 October 2024
Closing time
12am
Contract start date
1 February 2025
Contract end date
31 January 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Wirral Council are seeking to appoint a supplier to implement a provision of an appropriate, evidence-based mix of breastfeeding education, promotion and ante-natal programmes to be routinely delivered by appropriately trained staff. The service should be targeted to address health inequalities by providing additional breastfeeding support to vulnerable families and those living in the most disadvantaged areas. The successful provider will establish a robust referral pathway for all mothers who have chosen to breastfeed, promote the Healthy Start programme (in conjunction with other relevant providers) and actively promote post-natal contraception.
The tender documents and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in this contract.
Any clarification questions should be submitted via the 'messages' section through the Chest Portal.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
- Opportunity
- Published 13 September 2024
About the buyer
Contact name
Georgina Holsgrove
Address
Mallory Building
2 Alice Kerr Square
Birkenhead
CH41 2AB
United Kingdom
georginaholsgrove@wirral.gov.uk
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