Tender

Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) psychological training boost

NHS ENGLAND

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18 Nov 2021 at 15:26

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18 Nov 2021 at 15:24

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18 Nov 2021 at 15:22

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29 Oct 2021 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking a supplier to deliver a bespoke psychological training 'boost' for Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMAs) across England, titled "Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) psychological training boost." This procurement falls within the health services industry and is classified under CPV code 85100000, with additional classifications for health training services. The procurement stage is currently active with a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation process, and the tender period ends on 2nd December 2021. The contract is scheduled to start on 20th December 2021 and will conclude by 31st March 2022, with a total budget of £40,000. Training will be conducted virtually and aims to cover various aspects of mental health to support PMAs during the ongoing pressures of the pandemic.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in training and mental health services. Businesses equipped to deliver remote training and familiar with the needs of healthcare workers will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for approximately 40 training sessions for around 800 PMAs presents significant potential for growth in the sector, especially for those with expertise in developing effective responses to mental health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) psychological training boost

Notice Description

NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSEI) wish to commission a supplier to deliver a bespoke RCS training and psychological support 'boost' to all existing PMAs in England. This will help ensure PMAs can provide effective RCS to the workforce during and after the pandemic. Training will need to be provided to all existing PMAs. Training will need to be delivered virtually/remotely, which we anticipate of being delivered to groups of up to 20 PMAs. There are approximately 800 PMAs in post in England, meaning approximately 40 sessions. These sessions will enable PMAs to provide effective RCS in view of the current pressures bought on by the pandemic. For PMAs to: * Understand some common mental health disorders * Understand what trauma looks like * Learn techniques that the PMA's can implement with staff to help them manage emotions, and develop their own coping mechanisms * Learn ways that PMA's can manage their own wellbeing when potentially hearing more traumatic experiences than usual We aim for the training session to commence in January 2022 and completed by March 2022 and for the supplier to provide registration and course administration. Please apply here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecaa8058-f237-4b9a-af3d-dad7c93cd055
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cbaa7f4-3745-4cfe-9e87-f7d0cbb9689f
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 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
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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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