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Initial Clinical Training for Avoiding Brain Injuries in Childbirth T3 Model

NHS ENGLAND

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11 Dec 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Initial Clinical Training for Avoiding Brain Injuries in Childbirth T3 Model". The contract was awarded to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and is part of the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and training services. This initiative aims to establish a foundational national train-the-trainer model that will enhance obstetric education and training across maternity units in England. The contract was awarded through a 'light touch' procurement regime using a direct method below the competition threshold, with the contract period running from 18th August 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and healthcare training services, particularly those specialising in obstetric training. With a contract value of approximately £119,823, it encourages collaborations that can enhance training programs and delivery methods. Although the contract was awarded directly without competition, future opportunities in similar initiatives may arise, offering substantial possibilities for growth to businesses with expertise in healthcare training seeking to expand their influence in public sector healthcare. Large organisations with a robust capacity to deliver high-quality training programmes would be well-suited to participate in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Initial Clinical Training for Avoiding Brain Injuries in Childbirth T3 Model

Notice Description

Initial Clinical Training for Avoiding Brain Injuries in Childbirth T3 Model to support the national training which will form the foundation of a national train-the-trainer (T3) model with expertise in delivery of obstetric education and training which will equip a cohort of clinicians to deliver local training across maternity units in England. Actual signature date 28/10/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f446
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082202-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,823 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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