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DHSC: PCP - National Breast Feeding Helpline 2026

  • DHSC, London

UK1: Pipeline notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-026881

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052446

Published 23 May 2025, 4:08pm



Scope

Reference

W185258

Description

Procurement for the delivery of the National Breastfeeding Helpline, providing breastfeeding information and support via a 24-hour helpline for families across the UK. Dates and contract values are estimated and are subject to change.

Total value (estimated)

  • £3,144,000 excluding VAT
  • £3,772,800 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
  • 79512000 - Call centre
  • 85312320 - Counselling services

Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

1 September 2025


Procedure

Above or below total value threshold

Above or equal to threshold


Contracting authority

DHSC, London

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR

39 Victoria Street

London

SW1H 0EU

United Kingdom

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Public authority - central government