Published date: 16 May 2017
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£2,135,000
Procurement reference
DERBSCC001-DN264415-81624040
Published date
16 May 2017
Closing date
29 June 2017
Contract start date
1 April 2018
Contract end date
31 March 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Negotiated procedure
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Derbyshire County Council is seeking bids for the provision of a paid Infant and Toddler Nutrition Peer Support Service to operate throughout the geographical area of Derbyshire excluding Derby City. This service shall offer peer support to women who are establishing breastfeeding, offer a service to educate and promote the introduction of healthy complementary foods and provide support regarding nutrition for families with children under the age of three. The aim of the proposed programme is to reduce inequalities in health and improve the short term and long term health and well-being of families, by developing and delivering a sustainable and flexible peer support service in order to support breastfeeding initiation and sustainment, support the development of healthy eating habits from infancy through to toddlerhood and reduce childhood overweight and obesity.
The Service shall comprise of Paid Peer Support Workers and Volunteers.
About the buyer
Contact name
Jayne Smith
Address
Derbyshire County Council
Procurement & Systems, County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
England
Telephone
+44 1629536201
Website
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