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title: "Restorative Engagement in Maternity Services - Independent Co-Design Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f742"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Restorative Engagement in Maternity Services - Independent Co-Design Programme

Buyer: EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f742

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust involves the awarding of a contract titled "Restorative Engagement in Maternity Services - Independent Co-Design Programme." This initiative falls within the development consultancy and counselling services categories, and is situated in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with key details indicating that the contract period extends from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026. Notably, the procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition.

This contract opens avenues for businesses specialising in trauma-informed and consent-based restorative programmes, especially those with expertise in consultancy and counselling services. Small and medium-sized enterprises focusing on development consultancy and working with NHS organisations could find substantial growth opportunities here. Restorative Now Ltd., a supplier engaged in this process, exemplifies businesses suited to the programme. The focus on an independent co-design approach with maternity staff also highlights potential collaborations for businesses that centre on women's voices and lived experience in service improvement initiatives.

## Notice

Following recommendations from "Reading the Signals: Maternity and Neonatal Services in East Kent" (October 2022), the Contracting Authority has engaged an independent specialist to facilitate a trauma-informed, consent-based restorative programme. Restorative Now Ltd. will co-design approaches with senior EKHUFT maternity staff and families who consented to participate, centring women's voices and lived experience to inform service improvements. Outputs include a co-designed improvement plan, agreed changes to listening/feedback practices, and a thematic report with anonymisation/redaction. Context reference: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maternity-and-neonatal-services-in-east-kent-reading-the-signals-report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083584-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESTORATIVE NOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 18:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083584-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083584-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://restorativenow.com/
- https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maternity-and-neonatal-services-in-east-kent-reading-the-signals-report
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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