WP4177 Provision of a Breastfeeding Peer Support Service in the Borough of Walsall
Walsall CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £480,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
28 April 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Breastfeeding Champions service is an universal provision that supports families alongside established clinical service pathways, operating within a defined peer support scope of practice. The service is designed to support infants, parents, and the professionals working with them across the Borough of Walsall.
It delivers a range of evidence-based, nationally recognised peer support interventions through competency-assessed staff. Support is offered both face-to-face and virtually, spanning the antenatal period, early postnatal stage, and longer-term group-based support.
The service also provides consistent information and guidance to promote positive parenting, healthy lifestyle choices, and optimal health and wellbeing outcomes for children. An award has been made following Direct Award Process A; The lifetime value of the contract is approximately £480,000, excluding VAT; Contract term: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a 12-month extension option to 31 March 2030.
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Walsall Housing Group Limited
£480,000
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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
2 contracts wonlatest 28 Apr 2026£78m
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Walsall CouncilKey Dates
Published
28 April 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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