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Restorative Engagement in Maternity Services - Independent Co-Design Programme

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust seeks services within the maternity care sector. The tender titled "Restorative Engagement in Maternity Services - Independent Co-Design Programme" aims to implement trauma-informed, consent-based restorative approaches to improve maternity and neonatal services, following recommendations from a prior report. The process has reached the award stage with Restorative Lens Ltd securing the contract to collaborate with maternity staff and participating families. Located in Canterbury, UK, the procurement method is a direct award, executed under the legal framework provided by the United Kingdom Public General Acts. The contract period spans from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2026 with a gross value of £60,000.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for business growth in counselling and development consultancy services, particularly for SMEs with expertise in trauma-informed programmes and healthcare service improvement. Businesses adept at co-designing service improvements by engaging with stakeholders and employing consent-based methodologies are well-suited to this contract. The collaboration with East Kent Hospitals presents a platform for contributing to meaningful advancements in maternity care, while also enhancing business credentials and expanding networks within the UK's healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Restorative Engagement in Maternity Services - Independent Co-Design Programme

Notice Description

Following recommendations from "Reading the Signals: Maternity and Neonatal Services in East Kent" (October 2022), the Contracting Authority has engaged an independent specialist to facilitate a trauma-informed, consent-based restorative programme. Restorative Lens Ltd will co-design approaches with senior EKHUFT maternity staff and families who consented to participate, centring women's voices and lived experience to inform service improvements. Outputs include a co-designed improvement plan, agreed changes to listening/feedback practices, and a thematic report with anonymisation/redaction. Context reference: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maternity-and-neonatal-services-in-east-kent-reading-the-signals-report

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083378-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Senior Category Manager - Corporate (C407959)
Contact Email
ekh-tr.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 3NG
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESTORATIVE LENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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