---
title: "Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce -Emotional Support 2026-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606d7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2026-01-15"
---

# Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce -Emotional Support 2026-27

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606d7

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care, located at 39 Victoria Street, London, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce - Emotional Support 2026-27" contract. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly guidance and counselling services, and was conducted using a direct method without competition, signifying a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to SaS Consultancy Group LLP and is active from 19th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2027. The emotional support service is to be delivered across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK, with the total contract valued at £150,000 gross.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those skilled in providing emotional support. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality emotional assistance to families during sensitive investigations will find this contract aligned with their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like SaS Consultancy Group LLP, which already operate in the emotional support sector, are well-positioned to engage with such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and gaining further experience in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Emotional support for families participating in the Maternity and Neonatal Investigation Taskforce . . Families engaging with the Taskforce are at risk of experiencing emotional distress or re-traumatisation. Therefore, emotional support will be integral to the Taskforce to ensure individuals engage safely and limit the risks of developing or compounding psychological injuries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003564-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAS CONSULTANCY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003564-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003564-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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