Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6e-2746-706a-a5f2-bd3613d790f8/professional-midwifery-advocates-pma-psychological-training-boost cancelled GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) psychological training boost [NHS England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-england) Estimated value £40,000 Published 22 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 22 Oct 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: [health-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome) Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4b5d262a-480a-43c5-a04a-db740b822221) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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