DHSC: CNO: National Breast Feeding Helpline 2026-2031
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£5.0m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
02 Jul 2026
Description
Delivery of the National Breastfeeding Helpline, which provides breastfeeding information, guidance and applicable support via a 24-hour helpline for families across the UK.
Scope
- Reference
- C358258
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Jun 2026 to 31 Mar 2029Possible extension to 31 Mar 2031
The contract has the option to extend for a further 24 months, in 12 month periods
- CPV classifications
- 8531231079512000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United KingdomNorth West England, United KingdomEast Midlands, United KingdomWest Midlands, United KingdomEast of England, United KingdomSouth East England, United KingdomSouth West England, United KingdomScotland, United KingdomScotland, United KingdomScotland, United KingdomScotland, United KingdomScotland, United KingdomWales, United KingdomWales, United KingdomWales, United KingdomWales, United KingdomNorthern Ireland, United KingdomNorthern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Evaluation | Price per Quality Point used, as set out in the ITT | quality | — |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
The Authority will require Suppliers to demonstrate sufficient legal and financial capacity, including minimum financial standing and appropriate insurance coverage.
The Authority will require Suppliers to obtain, or commit to obtaining prior to Contract commencement, appropriate cyber security certification.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£5.0m
Award date
22 Jun 2026
Contract start
13 Jul 2026
Contract end
13 Apr 2029