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PMA and PNA Training 2024/25 - University of Plymouth

NHS ENGLAND

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27 Mar 2025 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, in collaboration with NHS England, was awarded a contract to provide an online 10-week training programme for midwives and nurses in maternity and neonatal services. The training is aimed at preparing professionals to become Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) and Professional Nurse Advocates (PNA). This procurement process, classified under the education and training services industry (CPV code 80000000), was conducted via an open procedure and is below the threshold. The contract period started on 1st February 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2025. The final contract value is £29,340. Key locations for service delivery include the United Kingdom and various international regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in online education and professional training services, particularly those with experience in healthcare and nursing training. Companies that can deliver comprehensive and high-quality online training programmes may find lucrative avenues for growth by participating in similar public procurement processes. Organisations with a robust track record in the educational sector could leverage such contracts to establish or expand their presence in the public healthcare training domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PMA and PNA Training 2024/25 - University of Plymouth

Notice Description

Provision of an on-line 10-week university-based programme of training for those midwives and nurses working in maternity and neonatal services to train as Professional midwifery Advocate and Professional Nurse Advocate. One stage open procurement procedure under LTR (Below threshold). University of Plymouth - PS29,340.00 (1 Cohort) END DATE - 30/04/2025 NO OPTION

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04bd7989-1f81-47c8-a0fc-3330323b47f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fe53e6-1502-4403-b1bd-155f9ce9f827
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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