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Counselling, Trauma and Emotional Support Maternity Investigation 25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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16 Jan 2026 at 08:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care has concluded a tender process for the provision of counselling, trauma, and emotional support services as part of the National Maternity Unit Investigation. The contract, titled "Counselling, Trauma and Emotional Support Maternity Investigation 25", addresses the needs of affected families and individuals, alongside various professionals involved in the investigation across 10 maternity/neonatal units in the UK. The procurement, which included a direct method below the threshold without competition, began on 10th October 2025 and is active until 31st December 2025, with a possible extension up to 31st March 2026. This reflects a special 'light touch' procurement regime under the UK legal framework, with no competition involved.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive health-related matters. Large companies like People Asset Management Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in this domain, given their capability to provide comprehensive emotional support services. Such tenders can catalyse business expansion into specialised counselling services within the healthcare sector, fostering partnerships with key government bodies like the Department of Health & Social Care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling, Trauma and Emotional Support Maternity Investigation 25

Notice Description

Counselling, Trauma and Emotional Support to affected families and individuals during the National Maternity Unit Investigation. This service is intended to be available for: * Families engaged in investigation activities in one of the 10 maternity/neonatal units under review. * Families and professional groups involved in co-producing the investigation (not involved as one of the 10 trusts) * Members of the investigation panel and support team (secretariat) * Analysts, researchers and other professionals involved in the investigation work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003688-2026
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
Large

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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