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title: "QIS Implementation - West Midlands Neonatal ODN"
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# QIS Implementation - West Midlands Neonatal ODN

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b27dbb40-ac91-46f8-8702-20e69369a33b

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract titled "QIS Implementation - West Midlands Neonatal ODN" to the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement process falls under the "Education and training services" category and was conducted through a direct single tender action, indicating a below-threshold procurement method. The contract, valued at £48,000, aims to provide funding support for implementing national standards for neonatal Qualified in Specialty (QIS) education across England's 10 neonatal operational delivery networks (ODNs). Key dates include the contract period from 23rd September 2024 to 31st March 2025, with the award finalised on 1st October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in specialised neonatal education and training services. Companies capable of meeting national standards in QIS education will find this contract particularly beneficial for establishing credibility and expanding their market presence. Although this procurement did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, entities with a strong portfolio in healthcare education services are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The involvement of the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust as the supplier highlights the importance of expertise and specialised capability in securing such contracts.

## Notice

provide funding to support the 10 neonatal operational delivery networks (ODNs) in England to implement the national standards for neonatal Qualified in Specialty (QIS) education

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12adc1df-e86c-4b3b-b63d-07308fec0a80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12adc1df-e86c-4b3b-b63d-07308fec0a80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12adc1df-e86c-4b3b-b63d-07308fec0a80
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56db3742-4dad-41f1-96a4-3537d4187a0a
  nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-provision-of-services-contract-version

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