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title: "Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) New Training Framework"
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# Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) New Training Framework

Buyer: PROCUREMENT MANAGER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-948c09c0-2be6-46ec-b340-f576c78fc04b

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## Summary

The buying organization, NHS England, is seeking proposals for a Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) New Training Framework. This procurement falls under education and training services within the industry category. The tender, open for participation until 25th October 2023, aims to establish a framework lasting until 31st March 2025, with the first set of call-offs valued at up to £300,000 by 31st March 2024. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, this opportunity is being procured through an Open procedure (above threshold) under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing staff training services to engage with NHS England. Suitable for SMEs, the contract period spans from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2025. To participate in the tender, interested parties can register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For any inquiries or portal assistance, contact the Helpdesk at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk. Businesses capable of delivering online, university-led training programmes are well-suited to compete and potentially partner with NHS England in this initiative.

## Notice

NHS England (NHSE) as the contracting authority wish to establish a framework to deliver an online, university-led 10 day specialised academic Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) training programme where they would welcome bids from providers with ability to deliver those services. The framework will live until 31 March 2025; however, this will be subject to additional funding being approved. The first set of call-offs will have a value of up to PS300,000 and must be delivered by 31 March 2024. Initially there will be up to 8 places available on the framework, with the intention of having 4 suppliers on a reserve list, should there be a need for additional capacity in the future. As the category for this contract sits within Schedule 3 of Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015, this procurement will be run under the Light Touch Regime. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9945c94c-0d8f-43dd-8273-1325a9139d62 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | PROCUREMENT MANAGER |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9945c94c-0d8f-43dd-8273-1325a9139d62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9945c94c-0d8f-43dd-8273-1325a9139d62
  4th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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