Contract award · 9 Dec 2024

Wirral Breastfeeding Support

Wirral Borough Council awarded “Wirral Breastfeeding Support” to Koala North West for £160k on 9 Dec 2024.

Health & social careNorth West

Value £160k
WinnerKoala North West SME

Open competition

Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.

Key facts

Buyer
Wirral Borough Council · Regional or local authority
Supplier
Koala North West SME
Value
£159,915
Procedure
Open procedure
Sector
Health & social care · Health and social work services (CPV 85000000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date9 Dec 2024
  2. Published10 Feb 2025Published 63 days after the contract date

Description

Wirral Council are seeking to appoint a supplier to implement a provision of an appropriate, evidence-based mix of breastfeeding education, promotion and ante-natal programmes to be routinely delivered by appropriately trained staff. The service should be targeted to address health inequalities by providing additional breastfeeding support to vulnerable families and those living in the most disadvantaged areas. The successful provider will establish a robust referral pathway for all mothers who have chosen to breastfeed, promote the Healthy Start programme (in conjunction with other relevant providers) and actively promote post-natal contraception. \r \r The tender documents and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in this contract.\r \r Any clarification questions should be submitted via the 'messages' section through the Chest Portal.

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