Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
8 July 2026
25 days remaining
Published
20 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Description
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The UK government is looking for a provider to run a breastfeeding peer support service that helps new mothers learn and continue breastfeeding. This service will offer one-to-one support, group sessions, and training for peer supporters who will work directly with mothers in the community.
Requirements
- Must be able to recruit, train, and manage peer supporters (volunteer breastfeeding advocates)
- Must have experience delivering health or community support services
- Must ensure peer supporters receive appropriate training and supervision
- Must have safeguarding policies and procedures in place (protecting vulnerable adults and children)
- Must be able to work with NHS partners and other health services
- Must collect and report on service outcomes and attendance data
- Must ensure the service is accessible to all mothers regardless of background or circumstance
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Recruit and train volunteer peer supporters in breastfeeding knowledge and support techniques
- Deliver one-to-one breastfeeding support sessions to mothers in their homes or community settings
- Run group breastfeeding support sessions or drop-in clinics for new mothers
- Provide ongoing supervision and quality assurance for peer supporters
- Collect data on how many mothers access the service and measure their satisfaction
- Work with local NHS maternity services and health visitors to identify and refer mothers needing support
- Provide training to peer supporters on safeguarding, confidentiality, and best practice
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a service delivery contract — you're being asked to provide support services to real people, not supply goods. Check the full tender documents for details on the geographic area covered, expected number of mothers to be supported, and specific hours of operation.
- 2Look carefully for the 'outcomes' or 'success measures' section — commissioners will want to see evidence of impact (e.g. percentage of mothers continuing to breastfeed, participant satisfaction scores). Plan how you'll measure and report these.
- 3Safeguarding is critical in services involving mothers and babies — expect strict requirements for background checks (DBS), training, and policies. Budget time and cost for this.
- 4The tender will specify the 'contract value' and 'contract duration' — this tells you how much funding is available and whether it's for 1 year, 3 years, etc. Longer contracts offer stability but require more detailed planning.
- 5Watch for partnership requirements — you may need to work with NHS services or other organisations. If you can't do this alone, consider teaming up with a partner organisation in your bid.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small charity or social enterprise with experience in health or community services, this could be a good fit — highlight your existing relationships with NHS partners and any similar services you've run. If you lack NHS connections, consider partnering with a larger health organisation.
- Peer supporter recruitment and training is a core activity — if you don't have experience managing volunteers, think about partnering with an organisation that does, or budget for a dedicated volunteer coordinator role in your proposal.
- Social value matters in health contracts — explain how you'll support local employment (e.g. recruiting peer supporters from the community), reduce health inequalities, and support underrepresented groups. This can help you win the contract.
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Key Dates
Published
20 May 2026
Submission deadline
8 July 2026
Source
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