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Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for a Breastfeeding Support Service in Southampton. This service, categorised under Health services, aims to maximise breastfeeding rates among families in the city. The procurement process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract, valued at £53,972 for one year with no extension periods, is slated to commence on 1st April 2025. The award marks the conclusion of the standstill period, with prior publication of a call for competition excluded and no conflicts of interest declared. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, predominantly for organisations specialising in health services aimed at family support.
The awarded organisation, The Breastfeeding Network, will work collaboratively with local maternity services, Sure Start/Family Hubs, and other community services to develop innovative and sustainable breastfeeding support strategies. Businesses focusing on quality service provision, integration, collaboration, and social value are particularly well-suited to participate and could benefit from future similar procurement opportunities through the PSR award processes.
This notice is to confirm an award of a contract under the most suitable provider process (NHS Provider Selection Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Provision 9), following completion of the standstill period. The lifetime value of the contract is PS53,972 for one year. The contract commencement date is 1st April 2025. There are no extension periods available under this contract. The Intention to Award Notice reference is 2025/S 000-004882. Additional information: Award of a contract without prior call for competition. Explanation: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (legislation.gov.uk), Provision 9, i.e., "Direct Award Process C" procedure. The Intention to Award Notice reference is 2025/S 000-004882.
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