The Service provided by the Provider shall deliver coordinated, accessible and effective breastfeeding peer support across Leeds, embedded within established pathways and programmes and available in both community and hospital settings. It will ensure that all families can benefit from high-quality, evidence-informed support delivered by trained volunteers, alongside the provision of a hospital-grade breast pump loan scheme that meets the needs of service users and complements existing infant feeding support. The Service will foster environments that promote, welcome and normalise breastfeeding, contributing to a citywide culture where breastfeeding is recognised as a shared community responsibility.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Process. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. No conflicts of interest were identified as part of this process.

The Service provided by the Provider shall deliver coordinated, accessible and effective breastfeeding peer support across Leeds, embedded within established pathways and programmes and available in both community and hospital settings. It will ensure that all families can benefit from high-quality, evidence-informed support delivered by trained volunteers, alongside the provision of a hospital-grade breast pump loan scheme that meets the needs of service users and complements existing infant feeding support. The Service will foster environments that promote, welcome and normalise breastfeeding, contributing to a citywide culture where breastfeeding is recognised as a shared community responsibility. Renewal: Option to extend for 24 months

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