AA-306-24 Provision of Ante Natal Information Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for Breastfeeding Mothers

Concepts

• ayr
• healthcare administration
• post natal peer support service
• ante natal information peer support service
• peer support service
• an ante natal information peer support service
• breastfeeding mothers
• peer support
• an ante natal information
• all breastfeeding mothers

Location

Ayrshire and Arran

Description

For the provision of an Ante Natal Information Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for all Breastfeeding Mothers Discharged from Ayrshire Maternity Unit.

Total Quantity or Scope

This is a unique and effective partnership between Ayrshire & Arran Health Board and a service provider for the provision of breastfeeding peer support. The provider will be part of an Integrated Infant Feeding Team involving Ayrshire & Arran Health Board’s Maternity Infant Feeding Team and Community Infant Feeding Team providing an Ante Natal Information and Peer Support Service and Post Natal Peer Support Service for all Breastfeeding Mothers Discharged from Ayrshire Maternity Unit. Additional information: Any continuation beyond one year is wholly dependent on funding.

Renewal Options

One year contract with the option to extend for further two x 12 month periods, however, any continuation beyond one year is wholly dependent upon funding.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The completion of the Open College Network course “Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers” is a mandatory requirement for all Staff delivering the Service. TUPE applies to this opportunity. Contract will only be extended dependent upon funding. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=784682. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: NHS Ayrshire and Arran have a duty to consider the economic, social and environmental well-being of the authority's area. Bidders are encouraged to register on the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefit Gateway [Free of charge registration available at this link - Access our Community Benefit Gateway | National Services Scotland (nhs.scot)] and review all “Open” bids for NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Bidders should demonstrate how they would propose to deliver any of the “Open” Bids, if they are successfully awarded this contract. (SC Ref:784682) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=784682