Breastfeeding Support

Tender description

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council is currently considering options for a 2-year contract for the future provision of breastfeeding support, with a view to commencing the proposed new service on 1st February 2025. The service is expected to provide effective breastfeeding support, to include: Provision of an appropriate, evidence-based mix of breastfeeding education, promotion and ante-natal programmes to be routinely delivered by appropriately trained staff Targeted services to address health inequalities by providing additional breastfeeding support to vulnerable families and those living in the most disadvantaged areas Establishment of a robust referral pathway for all mothers who have chosen to breastfeed Promotion of the Healthy Start programme, in conjunction with other relevant providers Promotion of post-natal contraception Lot 1: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council is currently considering options for a 2-year contract for the future provision of breastfeeding support, with a view to commencing the proposed new service on 1st February 2025. The service is expected to provide effective breastfeeding support, to include: Provision of an appropriate, evidence-based mix of breastfeeding education, promotion and ante-natal programmes to be routinely delivered by appropriately trained staff Targeted services to address health inequalities by providing additional breastfeeding support to vulnerable families and those living in the most disadvantaged areas Establishment of a robust referral pathway for all mothers who have chosen to breastfeed Promotion of the Healthy Start programme, in conjunction with other relevant providers Promotion of post-natal contraception We have designed a short pre-tender engagement questionnaire to assess the level of interest from potential suppliers; and to solicit innovative ideas that lead to the delivery of outcomes and to explore options which will improve the breastfeeding support service. The questionnaire documentation is accessible via The Chest portal: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/