Published date: 11 April 2019

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 May 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£132,000

Procurement reference

CORNWALL001-DN369700-66199626

Published date

11 April 2019

Closing date

13 May 2019

Contract start date

1 July 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2022

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

As part of the commitment to increase breastfeeding rates in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, and led by the local Infant Feeding Co-ordinators the maternity and health visiting services have recently been re-assessed for UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative, and the Neonatal Unit is also working towards the standards. The delivery of the existing peer support service significantly contributed to the standards achieved in the assessment. There is a local commitment to building the current network of peer supporters and improving the breastfeeding pathway for all women.


About the buyer

Contact name

Dave Bray

Address

County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
England

Telephone

+44 1872327408

Email

Dave.Bray@cornwall.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk