Tender

Lived Experience Commissioning Support

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jan 2026 at 12:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 13:18

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating the procurement of a Lived Experience Commissioning Support service, targeting the East of England region. The service aims to incorporate individuals' first-hand experiences of the criminal justice system in enhancing health and justice services. This procurement, conducted as a Mini Competition within the Lived Experience Framework, is categorised under education and training services. The procurement process is open and is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 28 January 2026, and a submission deadline of 6 February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 23 February 2026. Interested parties should express their interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health, justice, and community support services. With a focus on various service areas including mental health, veterans’ services, and support for the Armed Forces community, the procurement encourages tailored and responsive bids to meet local needs. Companies, especially SMEs and VCSEs, that are experienced in these domains and committed to technical excellence, social value, and commercial effectiveness are well-suited to compete. This procurement offers a platform for companies to contribute to impactful services while achieving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lived Experience Commissioning Support

Notice Description

NHS East of England is procuring a Lived Experience Commissioning Support service to involve individuals with first-hand experience of the criminal justice system in shaping health and justice services. This supports NHS England's statutory duty under Section 13Q to involve patients and the public in commissioning, ensuring services are inclusive, effective, and informed by real experiences ahead of new provider contracts starting on 1 April 2026. The service will be procured via a Mini Competition under the Lived Experience Framework (AG23606/LEF). NHS East of England intends to utilise all relevant sub-lots within the framework, covering a broad spectrum of service areas, including: * Adult male and female prisons * Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) * Non-custodial services (e.g. Liaison & Diversion, Mental Health) * Community-based Health & Justice * Veterans' mental health and justice services * Armed Forces community support * Sexual assault and abuse services * Children and Young People in secure settings (Justice and Welfare) * Vulnerable children and young people in the community * Learning disability, neurodiversity, and autism (including Care and Treatment Reviews) This Mini Competition route enables NHS East of England to define specific local requirements across these areas, ensuring bids are tailored and responsive. By using all applicable sub-lots, the region can ensure comprehensive coverage of lived experience input across all key pathways in health and justice commissioning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004140-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
Meena Valambhia
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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