Awarded contract

Breastfeeding peer support services

Details

Value
£148,000
Topic
Miscellaneous health services
Published
9 June 2025

Tender description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award this contract under the most suitable provider process. The contract is for the provision of Breastfeeding peer support services from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Lot 1: This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process for the provision of breastfeeding peer support services. This is an existing service awarded to an existing provider, the Breastfeeding Network. As part of the extensive children and families offer, the Council is committed to working collaboratively to support the 'Best Start in Life' initiative and as such, wish to commission a Peer-Led Breastfeeding Support Service, to complement the existing work on infant feeding, and normalising breastfeeding within the city. The lifetime value of the contract is £148,000. The services are to be provided between 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date6 June 2025
  2. Completed: Award published9 June 2025
    Current notice

About the buyer

Portsmouth City Council is a local authority that runs a dedicated procurement service for the city of Portsmouth. All tender opportunities for the council are managed through InTend, its e-sourcing system. Suppliers register their organisation on InTend and select the business categories that match their competencies. Larger contracts go through a competitive tender process, while smaller quotation exercises run through the same portal. Some opportunities are also advertised through the Central Buying Consortium, a shared purchasing arrangement. Live opportunities beyond InTend also appear on the council's own contract register and on GOV.UK Contracts Finder.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Portsmouth City Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, construction work and business services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 85140000 · Miscellaneous health services

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