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title: "PMA and PNA Training 2024/25 - University of Plymouth"
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# PMA and PNA Training 2024/25 - University of Plymouth

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04bd7989-1f81-47c8-a0fc-3330323b47f2

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth, in collaboration with NHS England, was awarded a contract to provide an online 10-week training programme for midwives and nurses in maternity and neonatal services. The training is aimed at preparing professionals to become Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) and Professional Nurse Advocates (PNA). This procurement process, classified under the education and training services industry (CPV code 80000000), was conducted via an open procedure and is below the threshold. The contract period started on 1st February 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2025. The final contract value is £29,340. Key locations for service delivery include the United Kingdom and various international regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in online education and professional training services, particularly those with experience in healthcare and nursing training. Companies that can deliver comprehensive and high-quality online training programmes may find lucrative avenues for growth by participating in similar public procurement processes. Organisations with a robust track record in the educational sector could leverage such contracts to establish or expand their presence in the public healthcare training domain.

## Notice

Provision of an on-line 10-week university-based programme of training for those midwives and nurses working in maternity and neonatal services to train as Professional midwifery Advocate and Professional Nurse Advocate. One stage open procurement procedure under LTR (Below threshold). University of Plymouth - PS29,340.00 (1 Cohort) END DATE - 30/04/2025 NO OPTION

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fe53e6-1502-4403-b1bd-155f9ce9f827 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,340 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fe53e6-1502-4403-b1bd-155f9ce9f827

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fe53e6-1502-4403-b1bd-155f9ce9f827
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68c552ba-1523-46db-b58e-bfc582150f00
  REDACTED C337830 - University of Plymouth - PNA and PMA Contract - SIGNED

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