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title: "Maternity Safety Training Fund Evaluation - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/18.439 - Invitation to Quote"
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# Maternity Safety Training Fund Evaluation - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/18.439 - Invitation to Quote

Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37724c1f-8e23-4754-b346-d1801b6bae10

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## Summary

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS) is undertaking a procurement process titled "Maternity Safety Training Fund Evaluation" on behalf of Health Education England (HEE). This contract, estimated at a maximum value of £25,000, is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) phase. The deadline for submitting completed ITQs was 13 August 2018 at 12:00pm, with the contract period expected to start on 20 August 2018 and run until 31 December 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure and pertains to the education and training services industry, with a focus on health and social work services, across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education, training, and evaluation services within the healthcare sector. Businesses focused on maternity safety training, educational programmes, or health evaluations can particularly benefit from this contract, as it aims to enhance the efficacy of maternity services. Engaging in this procurement could lead to further collaborations and growth avenues within the NHS and educational institutions, fostering a positive impact on public health outcomes.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing an Invitation to Quote for the provision of a Maternity Safety Training Fund Evaluation. The maximum value of this contract is PS25,000. This figure is inclusive of any applicable VAT. Please access the ITQ procurement documents for further information. Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is Monday 13 August 2018 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: Maternity Safety Training Fund Evaluation - Health Education England - ITQ, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system via the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITQ, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITQ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4287994-d216-4f59-b4da-fda6538971c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,140 |
| 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 SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO30 2FY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Hedge End North |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2018 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4287994-d216-4f59-b4da-fda6538971c7
- 23 Jul 2018 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd052995-f75e-4972-8274-e393e6f9d312

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4287994-d216-4f59-b4da-fda6538971c7
  3rd December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd052995-f75e-4972-8274-e393e6f9d312
  23rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc6d6a56-a108-405b-8f32-e69f1925a3ed
  How to Register on In-Tend
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  In-tend portal

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