--- title: "Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) psychological training boost" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b5d262a-480a-43c5-a04a-db740b822221" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b5d262a-480a-43c5-a04a-db740b822221" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b5d262a-480a-43c5-a04a-db740b822221.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b5d262a-480a-43c5-a04a-db740b822221.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2021-10-22" --- # Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) psychological training boost Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b5d262a-480a-43c5-a04a-db740b822221 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b5d262a-480a-43c5-a04a-db740b822221) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b5d262a-480a-43c5-a04a-db740b822221.json) ## Summary NHS England has launched a tender titled "Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) psychological training boost," aimed at commissioning an evaluated training programme to enhance the emotional well-being and resilience of nurses and midwives. This tender falls under the health services category and is based in Leeds, England. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a value of £40,000. The tender period concluded on 22nd October 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 3rd January 2022 and run until 31st March 2022. The procurement method used for this process is a limited competitive quotation below threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers, particularly those with expertise in psychological training and professional development within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, especially if they have experience in delivering training programmes that address mental health challenges faced by healthcare professionals post-COVID-19. The successful bidder will play a vital role in supporting the workforce's resilience, ultimately contributing to improved staff retention and well-being. ## Notice The Authority is looking to commission an evaluated training programme that will support an evidence-based, patient-centred alternative to centre-based cardiac rehabilitation. This will address the latest NICE guidance recommendation that patients with HF are offered 'a personalised, exercise-based CR programme in a format and setting (at home, in the community or in the hospital) that is easily accessible for the person.' Bespoke psychological training boost for Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) is required for nurses and midwives due to increased mental health challenges amongst these professional groups due to the challenges and thereafter of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement (A-EQUIP) model of midwifery supervision, co-produced with women, midwives, educationalists, leaders from the nursing and midwifery professions, commissioners and the Royal College of Midwives, was launched in 2017. One of the four functions of A-EQUIP is Restorative Clinical Supervision (RCS). RCS involves the creation of thinking space, supporting the practitioner to physically and mentally 'slow down', through a process of discussion, reflective conversation, supportive challenge and open and honest feed-back. Implementation of RCS has been demonstrated to help address the emotional needs of staff and support their increased resilience, including: * Have a positive impact on the immediate wellbeing of staff * Help staff feel 'valued' by their employer investing in them and their wellbeing * Influence a significant reduction in stress * Influence a significant reduction in burnout * Improve the compassion and job satisfaction of staff * Improve the retention of staff * Reduce stress levels whilst maintaining compassion * Improve working relationships and team dynamics * Help staff to manage work/life balance more effectively * Increase enjoyment and satisfaction related to work (Pettit and Stephen 2015). The above outcomes of RCS have become of paramount importance during and after the pandemic. Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMAs) are already trained in the A-EQUIP model (including RCS) and as such are well placed to provide ongoing RCS support to the workforce. Please apply here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3433170-6680-469e-b957-4ecc0f11a679 | | 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 | 22 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2021 at 15:11 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3433170-6680-469e-b957-4ecc0f11a679 - 22 Oct 2021 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ee6382-89a8-445a-aed3-df34bc190ad2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3433170-6680-469e-b957-4ecc0f11a679 22nd October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ee6382-89a8-445a-aed3-df34bc190ad2 22nd October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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