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Professional Advocacy Programme.

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust focused on the "Professional Advocacy Programme" within the education and training services category. This was a direct procurement carried out without competition, below the threshold constraints. The programme, completed and awarded on 1st April 2026, emphasised clinical supervision and was implemented at the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, located in Leeds, United Kingdom. The contract ran from the 1st of April 2026 to the 1st of June 2026, with a gross contract value of £26,100.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare education and professional development, particularly those experienced in clinical supervision and training services. Organisations capable of aligning practical applications with theoretical frameworks, especially in healthcare settings, would find this contract advantageous. This opportunity caters to entities capable of delivering comprehensive educational programmes aided by professional practitioners. Such contracts could establish long-term collaboration with NHS entities, paving the way for future contracts in similar educational projects.

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Notice Title

Professional Advocacy Programme.

Notice Description

The programme is: * Embedded within a clinically led restorative supervision model already in place at LTHT, ensuring participants receive not only academic development but also practical application through supervised restorative practice. * The programme explicitly to include allied health professionals such as paramedics, enabling the development of professional advocates from within the ambulance workforce, aligned to YAS's evolving model of clinical supervision. * Participants will be supported by trained Professional Nurse Advocates (PNAs) throughout the programme. Key Learning Outcomes: * Learn how to use the A-EQUIP model to enhance restorative clinical supervision. * Navigate accountable, legal and ethical considerations, with a focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. * Strengthen communication through motivational interviewing techniques. * Champion staff wellbeing and promote compassionate leadership. * Lead and promote initiatives for quality improvement. * Understand the implications of human factors in healthcare. * Conduct career and educational-focused conversations effectively.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030188-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8EE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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