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Examining the equivalence of midwifery qualifications and training

NHS ENGLAND

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01 Oct 2021 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently conducting a tender titled "Examining the equivalence of midwifery qualifications and training" to commission exploratory research aimed at understanding midwifery training standards globally. The contract, valued at £75,000, falls under the social research services category and is open until 15 October 2021. The research will help trusts identify countries with similar midwifery training and qualification standards. The project is set to commence on 25 October 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022, with delivery addresses located in Leeds, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social and market research, particularly those specialising in healthcare and educational consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to leverage their expertise in nursing advisory services and research methodologies to compete for this contract. The competitive quotation procurement method suggests that interested parties should prepare to submit their proposals promptly to align with the tender's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Examining the equivalence of midwifery qualifications and training

Notice Description

We are seeking to commission a piece of exploratory research that aims to help trusts understand areas of the world with similar approaches to professional regulation and standards of midwifery training. Objectives for this procurement include: - Identification of countries with comparable standards of midwifery training & qualifications - Estimating potential IR midwife supply in countries with equivalent approaches to training and regulation Please find the link to this opportunity below - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-252c46dd-b79b-47df-9910-403f17d7b981
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ebc17c-75a3-41a5-b663-8763545f12a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

48814100 - Nursing information system

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79315000 - Social research services

79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Natalie Hailwood
Contact Email
natalie.hailwood@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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