--- title: "Devon Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) for NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b514" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b514" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b514.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b514.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Devon Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) for NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b514 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b514) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b514.json) ## Summary NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) is inviting tenders for the operation of the Devon Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP). This procurement process is in the tender stage and aims to find a provider to engage with users and providers of maternity and neonatal services across Devon. The tender falls under the healthcare services category, following the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The process is conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 13th December 2024, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 for an initial term of three years, extendable by up to two years. The project's reference is C318453, and the total estimated contract value is £450,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in maternity and neonatal care. Suitable candidates would be able to engage with various stakeholders, including acute hospital providers, local authorities, and perinatal mental health Trusts. Firms with strong community engagement and strategic influence can help NHS Devon ICB improve service safety, address health inequalities, and shape a sustainable future for the NHS. This contract might be particularly attractive to organisations with experience in public health improvement and stakeholder engagement who are looking for a substantial long-term project. ## Notice NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (NHS Devon ICB) are seeking a provider to operate the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) within Devon. The service will engage with all users of Maternity & Neonatal Services in Devon and all providers of perinatal services, including acute hospital providers, local authorities and perinatal mental health Trusts. The role of the MNVP is to listen to experiences of women & families and brings together service users & staff and other stakeholders to plan, review and improve maternity & neonatal care. The aims and ambitions of the service include: * Listening to and reflecting the views of local communities. * MNVPs have strategic influence and are embedded in decision-making at Trust & ICB level. Benefits * Better decisions about service changes and how money is spent. * Improved safety and experience. * Support providers to address health inequalities by understanding communities' needs and co-developing solutions. * Shaping a sustainable future for the NHS that meets people's needs and aspirations. * Reduced risks of legal challenges The contract term will commence on the 1st of April 2025 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a period of up to 2 years at the commissioner's discretion. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (NHS Devon ICB) are seeking a provider to operate the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) within Devon. The service will engage with all users of Maternity & Neonatal Services in Devon and all providers of perinatal services, including acute hospital providers, local authorities and perinatal mental health Trusts. The role of the MNVP is to listen to experiences of women & families and brings together service users & staff and other stakeholders to plan, review and improve maternity & neonatal care. The aims and ambitions of the service include: * Listening to and reflecting the views of local communities. * MNVPs have strategic influence and are embedded in decision-making at Trust & ICB level. Benefits * Better decisions about service changes and how money is spent. * Improved safety and experience. * Support providers to address health inequalities by understanding communities' needs and co-developing solutions. * Shaping a sustainable future for the NHS that meets people's needs and aspirations. * Reduced risks of legal challenges The contract term will commence on the 1st of April 2025 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a period of up to 2 years at the commissioner's discretion. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036252-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 5AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Priory | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75312000 - Maternity benefits ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036252-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://onedevon.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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