# a Breastfeeding Support Service

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL](/buyers/southampton-city-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [The Breastfeeding Network](/contract-winners/breastfeeding-network/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £50,100
- Tender value: £50,100
- Award date: 10 December 2021
- Published: 21 December 2021
- Contract start: 1 April 2022
- Contract end: 31 March 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: cbe9fcec-4116-4e78-8219-697cc9d539c1-495521
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6e2d92e-4fa5-4ad2-83dc-4568d5fc021e

## Description

Contracts Finder - Contract Award Notice for the provision of a Breastfeeding Support Service A competitive tender process was undertaken by Southampton City Council to commission a Breastfeeding Support Service with the overall aim of introducing a sustainable innovative pattern of and approach to service delivery to achieve and support increased rates of breastfeeding within Southampton which involves; • encompassing a peer support service • support to breastfeeding groups • the co-ordination of a scheme to welcome breastfeeding mothers and their babies • use of digital technology to share information and offer support\. Additional information: The tender opportunity was originally advertised for 1 year duration, with the ability to extend for up to an additional 1\+1 year term, giving a total potential duration of 3 years\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe9fcec-4116-4e78-8219-697cc9d539c1-495521)