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Independent Learning Responses Framework

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 14:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 13:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 14:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub, operating under the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is spearheading a planned procurement process titled "Independent Learning Responses Framework". This initiative is set within the health services industry and aims to replace the existing Independent Investigations Framework. The procurement is in the planning stage, and a supplier engagement webinar is scheduled for 14th July 2026 to further align stakeholders. Buyers and suppliers are encouraged to participate in ongoing market engagements, which will aid in shaping service specifications before the framework's commencement on 4th May 2027. The procurement operates under the Procurement Act 2023's Light Touch Regime, with an overall budget of £24 million and framework duration of eight years, encompassing the whole of the United Kingdom.

This planned procurement offers ample opportunities for businesses seeking to enter or expand in the public health services sector. The framework is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing roles across six lots, including specialist advisory and governance review positions. Engaging in this procurement could catalyse growth for firms specialising in clinical expertise, safety investigations, and quality governance, leveraging their services to meet the evolving needs of NHS entities across the UK. Such involvement not only allows expansion into new service areas but also aligns companies with national expectations for healthcare learning responses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Learning Responses Framework

Notice Description

The Independent Learning Responses Framework will replace what was previously known as the Independent Investigations Framework. This proposed procurement is required to modernise and strengthen the independent investigations supply market, to align with national expectations for learning responses. The proposed framework will be used by NHS England independent investigation teams, national commissioning teams and other authorised NHS commissioners who require independent, system-based investigations or assurance/learning reviews. The framework will be divided into the proposed Lots: Lot 1. Specialist Advisor Role(s) Including: - Chair/Lead - Clinical Expert - Safety/Investigations Expert - Family Liaison Lot 2. Quality Governance Review Lot 3. Patient Safety Incident Investigation Lot 4. Thematic Review Lot 5. Pathway/service Review Lot 6. Post Response Impact Assurance Review The open framework will run under the new regulations, the Procurement Act 2023 and under Light Touch Regime. The framework will run for a maximum of 8 years. The estimated start date for the framework agreement is 4th May 2027.

Planning Information

NHS England in collaboration with EoE NHS CPH is issuing this market engagement in connection with the potential procurement to establish a new framework agreement for Independent Learning Responses which improves and will replace the Independent Investigations framework. As part of this market engagement, NHS England in collaboration with EoE NHS CPH will be hosting a supplier engagement webinar on 14th July, 2 - 4pm. Please confirm you would like to attend the supplier webinar by completing the form available through this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5ARtWt0iPf Further information and an agenda will be shared closer to the event. Attendees will receive a teams link closer to the event day. Preliminary Market Engagement Process: Please view the draft specification on the Atamis portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome • Suppliers should register on the portal, if not already registered: • Search and select contract reference C452691 – Market Engagement Independent Learning Responses Framework to register and view the draft specification. Suppliers can contact the Atamis helpdesk at support-health@atamis.co.uk or by calling +44 800 098 8201 for technical assistance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054842-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79720000 - Investigation services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2027 - 3 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5XA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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