---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Giving HOPE - Maternity, Training Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d32"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Giving HOPE - Maternity, Training Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d32

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for specialist training services in the maternity sector under the title "Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Giving HOPE - Maternity, Training Services". The procurement was initiated by the Trust and facilitated by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, who played the role of the procuring entity through the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative. This award was made directly without competition due to it being below the threshold and covers the contract period from 20th January 2026 to 19th January 2027 with a gross value of £13,560. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting specialist training services in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in maternity and training services. Given HOPE, a large supplier and VCSE, secured the contract indicating that businesses in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related training services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The collaboration between NHS Trusts highlights a concerted effort to streamline procurement in the healthcare sector, opening pathways for businesses that can offer innovative solutions in continuity of maternity care and training services. This provides an opportunity for businesses to align with public sector needs, reinforcing their market presence and expertise in the health and training industry.

## Notice

This service relates to the Maternity, Continuity of Carer and training services by Giving HOPE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024460-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GIVING HOPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024460-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024460-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bwc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

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