Tender

Professional Midwifery (PMA) and Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) Training

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 11:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking to procure a professional development programme titled "Professional Midwifery (PMA) and Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) Training". This tender, within the industry category of education and training services, is aimed at providing an online 10-week university-based programme for midwives and nurses in maternity and neonatal services. The total value of the contract is £150,000, with up to 150 training places available, and each place costing £1,000. The procurement follows a one-stage open procedure under LTR and will award contracts to multiple providers. The submission deadline for ITT is on 28th November 2024 at 12:00pm, and the contract will run from 1st January 2025 to 31st May 2025. The services will be accessible to various UK territories and regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for educational institutions and training providers capable of delivering Masters-level online training. Businesses specialising in healthcare education and professional development would be well-suited to compete for the contracts, which allow bidding for up to two cohorts out of five available. This procurement not only aims to enhance professional skills within the NHS but also provides a substantial chance for training providers to expand their market reach and establish valuable partnerships with NHS England. The transparent and competitive open procurement method ensures a fair opportunity for all interested and qualifying providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Midwifery (PMA) and Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) Training

Notice Description

NHSE seeks to procure the 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. This would be for up to 150 training places at a cost of PS1000 per head, it is to be taught and assessed at Masters level (level 7 equivalent). This will be a one stage open procurement procedure under LTR (Below threshold). The intention is to award contracts to multiple providers. There are five cohorts of 30 learners available, suppliers may bid for a maximum of two cohorts. Cohorts will be awarded based on supplier ranking, with suppliers awarded their requested number of cohorts until all five have been awarded. For the avoidance of doubt, should the remaining number of cohorts be unviable for the supplier that is approached, NHS England will award to the next supplier (based on ranking) that can deliver. The maximum price per learner is PS1,000.00 The total value of contracts shall not exceed the available budget of PS150,000.00 The contract period will be 5 months . The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 28th November at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view opportunities: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7897d40c-40bf-40f2-8499-10685a14650a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732f8d0d-82c6-4e72-aef3-a9db0a2e3a0e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2025 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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