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Skills Development Network

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Apr 2025 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for a "Skills Development Network," focusing on services in the staff development industry category. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025 and will be active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. This process was spearheaded by the procurement collaborative of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham. The procurement was executed using a direct method, specifically identified as below threshold and without competition. The supplier chosen for this contract is HFMA, an SME based in London, recognised for its value-driven community and social enterprise commitments. The contract is valued at £27,000 GBP, excluding taxes, and is below the threshold for competitive tendering.

This tender represents an excellent business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations committed to voluntary and social enterprise values. By focusing on staff development services, businesses operating in this sector can explore potential collaborations or future tenders with NHS foundation trusts. The choice of direct procurement without competition signals opportunities for SMEs with niche expertise in developing talent and skills within healthcare settings. Engaging in contracts like this can enhance the SME’s profile and credibility in providing essential services to public sector clients, aligning with strategic growth in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Development Network

Notice Description

Subscription to the Skills Development Network

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017854-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Josh Roberts
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HFMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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