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title: "Provision of Maternal Medicine Credential"
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# Provision of Maternal Medicine Credential

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9e27821-9499-4b28-996f-35c9faccd926

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## Summary

In the recently completed procurement process, NHS England has awarded a contract to the Royal College of Physicians for the provision of a Maternal Medicine Credential. This contract, classified under education and training services (CPV code: 80000000), involves a 12-month training programme leading to a diploma in obstetric medicine for physicians and physician trainees. The contract commencement date is 25th September 2024, with a completion date set for 24th September 2027, including an initial two-year term and an optional 12-month extension. With a maximum contract value of £150,000, the procurement process employed a Light Touch Regime (below threshold) method and has been officially completed, transitioning to the award stage as of 25th September 2024. The location of the project is based in the United Kingdom, with deliveries to SE1 8UG.

This tender represents significant opportunities for the Royal College of Physicians and similar educational institutions focusing on accredited medical training programmes. The scope of the contract allows for expertise in obstetric medicine to be developed and recognised through formal credentialing. Businesses specialising in medical training, curriculum development, and professional accreditation would find this tender particularly beneficial. The collaboration with NHS England also opens avenues for future projects, potentially leading to expanded business growth and enhanced professional standing within the medical education sector.

## Notice

Following a below threshold Light Touch Regime procurement process NHS England has contracted with the Royal College of Physicians to deliver a 12-month training programme leading to a diploma in obstetric medicine for physicians and physician trainees. The contract will run for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The maximum value of the contract (initial term and extension option) is PS150,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e38ffce-6819-4a72-99a5-5bea010d1799 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e38ffce-6819-4a72-99a5-5bea010d1799
- 4 Oct 2024 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480ab25c-c49c-4900-ae06-f86abe015d1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e38ffce-6819-4a72-99a5-5bea010d1799
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480ab25c-c49c-4900-ae06-f86abe015d1d
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96fc45de-42f4-4761-8360-665b562c47dc
  REDACTED - Maternal Medicine Credential Terms and Conditions Ver1.0_Fully Signed-1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97b99188-fb08-49e9-96ec-6f437de61c2d
  REDACTED - Maternal Medicine Credential Terms and Conditions Ver1.0_Fully Signed-1

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