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Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Birmingham City University - Neonatal Modules/Courses

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust involves a direct waiver for services focused on Neonatal Modules/Courses provided by Birmingham City University. Classified under education and training services, this contract is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and falls within the public authority central government sector. The current stage of the process is award, with a contract signed on 8 January 2026, spanning from 9 January 2026 to 8 January 2027. The procurement method utilised was "Below threshold - without competition," resulting in an active contract valued at £50,860 excluding tax.

This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for educational institutions specialising in neonatal healthcare modules and courses. Businesses such as universities or training providers with expertise in developing healthcare education programmes would be particularly well-positioned to participate in similar opportunities. As the procurement has been awarded without competition, SMEs in related sectors may consider establishing relationships or collaborations with larger institutions like Birmingham City University to navigate similar contracts. Engaging with the integrated care systems within Birmingham can facilitate entering into new procurement avenues involving healthcare education services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Birmingham City University - Neonatal Modules/Courses

Notice Description

This service relates to the Neonatal Modules/Courses by Birmingham City University

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023628-2026
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

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
£50,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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