Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Breastfeeding Support Service
Deadline: 10 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 02 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 138866743
Document Ref. No.: EOI QVV/327
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
CPV Classification
85000000 - Health and social work services
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This Expression of Interest (EOI) seeks information relating to the Breastfeeding Support Service in order to: • Identify capable suppliers • Gauge market interest • Develop the authorities' requirements and approach to the procurement This is being conducted in line with the • The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Contracting terms to be NHS Standard Contract (Short Form) Contract Term: 1 year Proposed start date: 01 May 2026 (earliest) Budget: £61, 000 SERVICE SPECIFICATION The breastfeeding support service will provide in person support as part of the early intervention pathway. The Service will support the birthing population and babies of Dorset. The overarching aim of the breastfeeding support service is to strengthen early prevention and improve long term oral health and infant feeding outcomes for families across Dorset. The service will focus on delivering targeted, evidence based breastfeeding support beginning on maternity and neonatal units and continuing into community settings. This approach ensures continuity of care, increases access to timely support, and helps families adopt healthy behaviours from birth. By prioritising prevention, the model aligns with national NHS 10-year plan ambitions to shift the health system away from treatment focused care towards proactive intervention and healthier lifestyles. Within the scope of this contract, the provider is expected to deliver several outcomes that fall wholly within its control....
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