Tender

Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) New Training Framework

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

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Tender

04 Oct 2023 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, NHS England, is seeking proposals for a Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) New Training Framework. This procurement falls under education and training services within the industry category. The tender, open for participation until 25th October 2023, aims to establish a framework lasting until 31st March 2025, with the first set of call-offs valued at up to £300,000 by 31st March 2024. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, this opportunity is being procured through an Open procedure (above threshold) under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing staff training services to engage with NHS England. Suitable for SMEs, the contract period spans from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2025. To participate in the tender, interested parties can register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For any inquiries or portal assistance, contact the Helpdesk at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk. Businesses capable of delivering online, university-led training programmes are well-suited to compete and potentially partner with NHS England in this initiative.

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Notice Title

Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) New Training Framework

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) as the contracting authority wish to establish a framework to deliver an online, university-led 10 day specialised academic Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) training programme where they would welcome bids from providers with ability to deliver those services. The framework will live until 31 March 2025; however, this will be subject to additional funding being approved. The first set of call-offs will have a value of up to PS300,000 and must be delivered by 31 March 2024. Initially there will be up to 8 places available on the framework, with the intention of having 4 suppliers on a reserve list, should there be a need for additional capacity in the future. As the category for this contract sits within Schedule 3 of Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015, this procurement will be run under the Light Touch Regime. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-948c09c0-2be6-46ec-b340-f576c78fc04b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9945c94c-0d8f-43dd-8273-1325a9139d62
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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