Tender

Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

24 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The "Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership" tender is currently at the tender stage, organised by the NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, a public authority under sub-central government, with the procurement process supported by the NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. This opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, focusing on delivering person-centred care by integrating feedback throughout the commissioning cycle. The tender operates in the Leicester and Rutland areas, with bids due by 14 January 2026 and the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2026. The initial contract term is one year, with a potential for a two-year extension based on performance, valued annually at £83,000 (excluding VAT), with a gross potential value of £99,600.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those focusing on health and social work services, to foster growth by collaborating with the NHS to deliver vital healthcare services. Organisations eligible to apply include registered charities, community groups, and social enterprises, provided they are members of the LLR ICB VCSE Alliance. This open competition is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), enhancing their service delivery capabilities in the local health sector. The procurement process emphasises quality, experience, and innovative approaches to healthcare service provision, offering a rewarding avenue for businesses prioritising patient-centred care and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

Notice Description

The MNVP will listen to and act upon women, birthing people, family and carer feedback at all stages of the commissioning cycle (see appendix 1) - from needs assessment to contract management. All members are committed to working in partnership and to implementing person-centred care. Person-centred care offers women and birthing people information, choice, and care based on best available evidence, always respecting their choices and human rights. The contract term is initially for 12 months, beginning Wednesday 1 April 2026 with a maximum annual value of PS83,000 (excluding VAT). There may be an opportunity to extend this contract by an additional two years, subject to good performance against the contract terms. No responses over this value will be accepted. The NHS LLR ICB will only accept bids that are fully compliant with all the requirements of this specification. Organisations must be members of the LLR ICB VCSE Alliance. Completed application forms must be sent to the Engagement and Insights team at llricb-llr.beinvolved@nhs.net by 11.59pm on Wednesday 14 January 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There may be an opportunity to extend this contract by an additional two years, subject to good performance against the contract terms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086164-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20255 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
llricb-llr.contracting@nhs.net, paulo.sousa-cabral@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

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