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Breastfeeding Peer Support Service - PSR Competitive Process

Birmingham City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Birmingham City Council

Buyer Address: Council House, 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, UKG31, B1 1BB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Commercial and Procurement Services

Contact Email: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
925772.0 GBP
Published
23 Feb 2026, 13:43
Deadline
27 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85323000 - Community health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of Breastfeeding Peer Support. The PSR applies to the arrangement of health care and public health services arranged by relevant authorities and irrespective of who the provider is (i.e., whether the service is provided by NHS providers, other public sector bodies, local authorities, or providers within the voluntary, community, social enterprise (VCSE) and independent sectors). The Procurement Process to select an organisation for the above requirement will be carried out in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Procedure. The contract will commence on 01 July 2026 and will be in place for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: As part of delivering the upcoming Birmingham 5-year Infant Feeding Strategy, we are seeking a Provider to offer a citywide, 7 days a week, local, easily accessible breastfeeding peer support programme. The service will be delivered by accredited breastfeeding peer supporters (staff and volunteers) who have personal breastfeeding experience and reflect Birmingham's diverse communities. The objectives of the contract are to offer timely support to all parents who wish to breastfeed through offering antenatal workshops, home visits, community support groups and a helpline (including out of hours).

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

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