Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Infant Feeding Breastfeeding Peer Support Service to National Childbirth Trust by Lancashire County Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2024

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Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£1,960,000.00
SupplierNational Childbirth Trust
AgencyLancashire County Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryHealth & Medical
Expires in 2y 5mo5y term, 52% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 30 Mar 2029

About

Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to National Childbirth Trust for the delivery of an Infant Feeding Breastfeeding Peer Support Service, funded by the Public Health Service in Lancashire.

The service provides evidence-based breastfeeding peer support to families, aiming to help mothers achieve their breastfeeding goals and increase Lancashire's breastfeeding prevalence rates at 6-8 weeks.

The provider collaborates with key partners including Maternity Services, Lancashire's NHS Hospital Trusts, Health Visitors, Lancashire County Council Children and Family Wellbeing Service, and Family Hubs to embed peer support into the offer for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families.

The contract has an initial term of three years with an option to extend for up to 24 months, not exceeding five years total.

The maximum value over five years is up to £2,025,365, with a Year 1 maximum of up to £405,073.

The awarded contract value is £1,960,000.

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