# Wirral Breastfeeding Support

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Wirral Borough Council](/buyers/wirral-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Koala North West
- Award value: £159,915
- Tender value: £159,915
- Award date: 9 December 2024
- Published: 10 February 2025
- Contract start: 1 February 2025
- Contract end: 31 January 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: e0d0dfba-c06b-4d71-971f-d87bd433b6f9-825036
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aede302-1b14-4fde-8289-cafef167adec

## Description

Wirral Council are seeking to appoint a supplier to implement a provision of an appropriate, evidence-based mix of breastfeeding education, promotion and ante-natal programmes to be routinely delivered by appropriately trained staff\. The service should be targeted to address health inequalities by providing additional breastfeeding support to vulnerable families and those living in the most disadvantaged areas\. The successful provider will establish a robust referral pathway for all mothers who have chosen to breastfeed, promote the Healthy Start programme \(in conjunction with other relevant providers\) and actively promote post-natal contraception\. \\r \\r The tender documents and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www\.the-chest\.org\.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in this contract\.\\r \\r Any clarification questions should be submitted via the 'messages' section through the Chest Portal\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d0dfba-c06b-4d71-971f-d87bd433b6f9-825036)