# Infant Feeding Peer Support Programme

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

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Hartlepool Borough Council](/buyers/hartlepool-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: NCT
- Award value: £56,000
- Tender value: £56,000
- Award date: 29 November 2023
- Published: 29 November 2023
- Contract start: 2 January 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 532ff5ee-b635-40a5-8cd4-832f7f89c59e-703022
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0d4812d-5add-4085-8ea0-dbcf2bb8ef44

## Description

Infant Feeding Peer Support Programme\\r NEPO Portal ProContract Ref No: DN 697904\\r This commission offers an exciting opportunity for contractors to propose a breastfeeding peer support service which is evidence based for families in Hartlepool\. The service will support mothers to help them achieve their breastfeeding goal, and support an increase in Hartlepool's breastfeeding prevalence rates at 6-8 weeks\. \\r The Contractor will work collaboratively with key partners who provide infant feeding support including, but not limited to Maternity Service, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Hospital Trust, Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurses and Family Hubs to ensure breastfeeding peer support provision is an embedded part of the offer for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families\.\\r This commission will support the local authority in achieving UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation and work in line with the requirements and recommendations\. \\r 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\. \\r HBC will commission a supplier to facilitate this programme between 2nd January 2024 - 31st March 2025 \\r Organisations wishing to register an interest and download the tender documentation, should apply via the NEPO Portal only\.\\r www\.qtegov\.com -- Infant Feeding Support Programme - DN 697904\\r All completed documentation must be returned via the NEPO Portal Only and by no later than 2pm on Wednesday 22nd November 2023\\r For guidance notes on how to register onto the NEPO Portal please follow link below: -\\r https://procontract\.due-north\.com/SupplierRegistration/Register\\r \\r

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532ff5ee-b635-40a5-8cd4-832f7f89c59e-703022)