Published date: 11 September 2023
This notice was replaced on 19 February 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 19 February 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£2,025,365
Procurement reference
PF/PH/23/1438
Published date
11 September 2023
Closing date
9 October 2023
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
1 April 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2029
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
"Lancashire County Council (LCC) wishes to procure a Infant Feeding Breast Feeding Peer Support Service. This servce is funded by Public Health Service in Lancashire.
The Provider will be required to deliver Infant Feeding, breastfeeding peer support service which is evidence based for families in Lancashire. The service will support mothers to help them achieve their breastfeeding goal, and support increase in Lancashire's breastfeeding prevalence rates at 6-8 weeks.
The Provider will work collaboratively with key partners who provide infant feeding support including, but not limited to Maternity Service, Lancashire's NHS Hospital Trusts, Health Visitors, Lancashire County Council Children and Family Wellbeing Service, and Family Hubs to ensure breastfeeding peer support provision is an embedded part of the offer for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families.
Contract term - Initial period of three years with a right to extend the contract for up to 24-months beyond the initial term by any number of defined periods as long as the total contract term does not exceed five years.
Tenderer Briefing - See (Invitation to Tender) ITT section 3.2
The Authority is offering a briefing for Tenderers as detailed in the Timetable within the ITT. All Tenderers are recommended to attend.
Maximum value for Year 1: up to £405,073.00
Maximum value over 5 years: up to £2,025,365
We advise interested tenderers to register and familiarise themselves with the etendering system used, Oracle Fusion.
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
For system support and advice on bids and tenders, contact the LCC Procurement team - PIM@Lancashire.gov.uk 01772 534966 "
More information
Links
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- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
- Tender notice
- LCC Supplier Portal
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