Tender for the contract for the provision of an infant feeding peer support service
Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced organisations, with the ability to provide an infant feeding peer support programme. The successful Contractor will have experience and skills in delivering infant feeding support services to help increase Hartlepool’s breastfeeding prevalence rates at 6-8 weeks and 6 months.
The Council is seeking a Provider with demonstrable experience working collaboratively with key partners who provide infant feeding support including (but not limited to) Maternity Services, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Hospital Trust, Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurses and Best Start Family Hubs to ensure breastfeeding peer support provision is an embedded part of the offer for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families.
This commission will support the local authority in maintaining UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation and work in line with the requirements and recommendations.
Contractors will need to demonstrate that they have the requisite accreditation to deliver a service that is accountable, ethical, professional and personalised, to promote positive feeding experiences for mother and baby.
The contract will be awarded for a period of 2 years from 01/04/2027-31/03/2029 to align with Best Start Family Hubs grant funding. The maximum contract value is £56,250 per annum.
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Once you have registered please browse the opportunities. The reference for this tender is as follows:
Open Reference No: OPEN- PR-12102026105121594
Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Wednesday 18th November 2026