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title: "Examining the equivalence of midwifery qualifications and training"
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# Examining the equivalence of midwifery qualifications and training

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-252c46dd-b79b-47df-9910-403f17d7b981

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## Summary

NHS England is currently conducting a tender titled "Examining the equivalence of midwifery qualifications and training" to commission exploratory research aimed at understanding midwifery training standards globally. The contract, valued at £75,000, falls under the social research services category and is open until 15 October 2021. The research will help trusts identify countries with similar midwifery training and qualification standards. The project is set to commence on 25 October 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022, with delivery addresses located in Leeds, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social and market research, particularly those specialising in healthcare and educational consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to leverage their expertise in nursing advisory services and research methodologies to compete for this contract. The competitive quotation procurement method suggests that interested parties should prepare to submit their proposals promptly to align with the tender's objectives.

## Notice

We are seeking to commission a piece of exploratory research that aims to help trusts understand areas of the world with similar approaches to professional regulation and standards of midwifery training. Objectives for this procurement include: - Identification of countries with comparable standards of midwifery training & qualifications - Estimating potential IR midwife supply in countries with equivalent approaches to training and regulation Please find the link to this opportunity below - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ebc17c-75a3-41a5-b663-8763545f12a2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 48814100 - Nursing information system
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel
- 85141200 - Services provided by nurses
- 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ebc17c-75a3-41a5-b663-8763545f12a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ebc17c-75a3-41a5-b663-8763545f12a2
  1st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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