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Independent Maternity Working Group

NHS ENGLAND

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05 Dec 2023 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for the 'Independent Maternity Working Group' project to Royal College of Midwives. The procurement process classified under health services had a value of 37,730 GBP. The contract period is from 28th November 2023 to 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was direct through a single tender action.

This opportunity for business growth in health services, specifically in the maternity sector, offers potential for suppliers specialising in healthcare and maternity services. The contract presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to collaborate with Royal College of Midwives, the successful bidder. Businesses with expertise in maternity care and transformation programmes could excel in this tender, contributing to the Maternity Transformation Programme guided by the recommendations from the Shrewsbury and Telford reports.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Maternity Working Group

Notice Description

In line with the recommendation from Donna Ockenden's report into failings at Shrewsbury and Telford and the Ministerial direction from the DHSC Secretary of State we are jointly commissioning with DHSC an independent maternity working group 'that has joint RCM and RCOG leadership to make plans to guide the Maternity Transformation Programme around implementation of the [Shrewsbury and Telford Immediate and Essential Actions] and the recommendations of other reports currently being prepared.'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7e7184c-4bcc-4efe-be7c-56eb609a3d2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e2b5c5-207f-4cf9-b570-bb1b2174f7ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
Chris Marston
Contact Email
chris.marston@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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