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Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Giving HOPE - Maternity, Training Services

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for specialist training services in the maternity sector under the title "Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Giving HOPE - Maternity, Training Services". The procurement was initiated by the Trust and facilitated by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, who played the role of the procuring entity through the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative. This award was made directly without competition due to it being below the threshold and covers the contract period from 20th January 2026 to 19th January 2027 with a gross value of £13,560. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting specialist training services in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in maternity and training services. Given HOPE, a large supplier and VCSE, secured the contract indicating that businesses in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related training services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The collaboration between NHS Trusts highlights a concerted effort to streamline procurement in the healthcare sector, opening pathways for businesses that can offer innovative solutions in continuity of maternity care and training services. This provides an opportunity for businesses to align with public sector needs, reinforcing their market presence and expertise in the health and training industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Giving HOPE - Maternity, Training Services

Notice Description

This service relates to the Maternity, Continuity of Carer and training services by Giving HOPE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024460-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 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

Contact Name
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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

GIVING HOPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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