Published date: 28 November 2018
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
South West
Procurement reference
CORNWALL001-DN369700-56722335
Published date
28 November 2018
Closing date
7 December 2018
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Infant Feeding Support Network PIN
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is a call for competition and an indication of potential future procurement activity (this may be subject to change). This notice makes no commitment to procure any services. This PIN is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process.
Cornwall Council will be going out to tender in 2018/2019 for the provision of an Infant Feeding Support Network with a contract start date of 1 April 2019.
Short Description:
The service is being commissioned to improve breastfeeding (initiation and 6-8 week) rates in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (IOS). The service will maintain and extend the current breastfeeding peer support network and provide assurance on the governance for quality standards and safety of information and support for new mothers who are providing their baby with any breast milk.
The experience, wisdom and knowledge held by the staff, peer supporters and service users will continue to be harnessed through the delivery of a range of training events, resources and the Infant Feeding Guide which will be shared with all new parents in Cornwall and IOS.
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About the buyer
Contact name
Christine Stone
Address
County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Christine.Stone@cornwall.gov.uk
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