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

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e3c2711-16c1-466e-98d9-23b64b9bd7a7

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## Summary

The NHS England has completed the procurement process for the provision of PMA and PNA Training 2024/25, which involves an online 10-week university-based training programme for midwives and nurses working in maternity and neonatal services. The contract was awarded to the University of Cumbria with a total value of £55,500 for two cohorts. The procurement, listed under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV: 80000000), follows a competitive quotation method below the threshold and the contract period runs from 1st February 2025 to 30th April 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 28th November 2024, and the awarding of the contract on 26th February 2025.

This tender presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for educational institutions and training providers specialising in healthcare education. Organisations involved in developing professional skills and training within the healthcare sector, especially those focusing on maternity and neonatal services, would find this contract highly relevant. The procurement process utilized a one-stage open procedure, ensuring that qualified vendors had the opportunity to contribute to this essential training initiative, ultimately providing them with increased visibility and potential long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## 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 Cumbria - PS55,500.00 (2 Cohorts) END DATE - 30/04/2025 NO OPTION

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2670b80-598e-49e3-829f-e4ab15552378 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (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 | £55,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,500 |
| 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 CUMBRIA |

## 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/d2670b80-598e-49e3-829f-e4ab15552378

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2670b80-598e-49e3-829f-e4ab15552378
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/261bff19-b3d2-43e0-b51d-55d409d8cca5
  REDACTED C337828 - University of Cumbria - PNA and PMA Contract - SIGNED

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