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Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce -Emotional Support 2026-27

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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15 Jan 2026 at 14:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care, located at 39 Victoria Street, London, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce - Emotional Support 2026-27" contract. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly guidance and counselling services, and was conducted using a direct method without competition, signifying a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to SaS Consultancy Group LLP and is active from 19th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2027. The emotional support service is to be delivered across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK, with the total contract valued at £150,000 gross.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those skilled in providing emotional support. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality emotional assistance to families during sensitive investigations will find this contract aligned with their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like SaS Consultancy Group LLP, which already operate in the emotional support sector, are well-positioned to engage with such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and gaining further experience in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce -Emotional Support 2026-27

Notice Description

Emotional support for families participating in the Maternity and Neonatal Investigation Taskforce . . Families engaging with the Taskforce are at risk of experiencing emotional distress or re-traumatisation. Therefore, emotional support will be integral to the Taskforce to ensure individuals engage safely and limit the risks of developing or compounding psychological injuries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003564-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Julia Estruga
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01132045540

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAS CONSULTANCY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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