Respectful Maternity Care Training
Location: New South Wales
Buyer: HealthShare NSW
Opened: Apr 29, 2026
Closing: May 19, 2026
Education - Educational servicesEducation - Teaching and learningProfessional services excluding consultancies - Training servicesRequest for tender (RFT)
### 🏥 Tender Overview: Respectful Maternity Care Training
The **NSW Ministry of Health**, managed by **HealthShare NSW**, is inviting proposals for the design, development, and delivery of a comprehensive **Respectful Maternity Care Training program**. This initiative aims to enhance the awareness, knowledge, skills, and confidence of maternity staff to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for women across the state.
### 🎯 Project Goals & Scope
This tender is specifically focused on:
* **Staff Development:** Equipping maternity healthcare professionals with the tools to provide respectful, high-quality care.
* **Strategic Alignment:** Implementing specific initiatives in response to recommendations outlined in the **Birth Trauma Report**.
### 📋 Requirements for Bidders
Interested suppliers must demonstrate:
* **Capability & Experience:** Proven track record in professional training and educational services.
* **Methodology:** A clear, structured approach to curriculum design and delivery.
* **Organisational Capacity:** Ability to manage and deliver the program effectively within the specified timeframe.
### 📅 Key Information
* **Opportunity ID:** RFT-2014185-A
* **Submission Deadline:** 19 May 2026, 3:00 PM
* **Estimated Decision Date:** 15 June 2026
* **Contract Completion:** 30 June 2028
This is a significant opportunity for training providers specializing in healthcare education to contribute to improving maternity care standards in New South Wales. Bidders must adhere to the provided response schedules and terms outlined in the RFT documentation.
**Keywords:** *Maternity Care, Healthcare Training, NSW Health, Professional Development, Birth Trauma, Educational Services, Public Health Procurement.*