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Chair support services in relation to Maternity Reviews

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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09 Apr 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Chair support services in relation to Maternity Reviews" was conducted by the Department of Health & Social Care, located in London, United Kingdom. This direct award focused on providing necessary services for maternity reviews, including administrative support, project management, and specialist advice. The procurement method was chosen because the supplier, Donna Ockenden Limited, has exclusive rights to the required team. The contract is valued at GBP 6,000,000, with a gross amount of GBP 7,200,000, and is set to run from 1st June 2026 to 1st June 2029, with a potential extension until 1st June 2030. The procurement stage is complete, and the award status is pending with the signature date scheduled for 1st June 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs in the service sector, especially those involved in health, investigation, and administrative services. The exclusive nature of this procurement, necessitated by intellectual property rights, limits competition to those with specific expertise and exclusive access. Businesses with the capacity to deliver comprehensive support services for health-related reviews or those possessing similar capabilities might explore potential future collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities arising from similar government procurement needs. Given the considerable contract value and the extension possibilities, this tender highlights potential long-term partnerships with central government departments.

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Notice Title

Chair support services in relation to Maternity Reviews

Notice Description

Services required to support Maternity reviews. Including, but not limited to, administrative support, reports, case management, project management, provision of experts and specialist advice

Procurement Information

The Chair of the investigation has specifically requested this team who are only available via Donna Ockenden Ltd who has exclusive rights to these individuals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032599-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

79720000 - Investigation services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DONNA OCKENDEN

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