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title: "Lived Experience Commissioning Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607a4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# Lived Experience Commissioning Support

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607a4

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## Summary

As of 25 March 2026, NHS England has completed the procurement process for a service titled "Lived Experience Commissioning Support" in the health and justice sector. This initiative, located in the East of England, aims to harness the insights of individuals with direct experience of the criminal justice system to improve related health services. The contract, which commenced on 23 February 2026 and will last until 31 March 2027, was awarded to EPIC Consultant Limited. The procurement method used was open competition, ensuring transparency and inclusivity. Key dates during the tender process included the submission deadline on 6 February 2026, with preceding enquiry opportunities until 28 January 2026. The procurement addresses the need for education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services linked to health and justice, particularly those with a focus on industry-specific solutions. Companies able to offer tailored and responsive bids across various service areas including adult prisons, immigration centres, mental health services, and support for veterans and vulnerable groups, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The framework utilised ensures comprehensive coverage of lived experience input, providing existing service providers and new entrants a chance to expand their impact and reach within the community. Opportunities exist for SMEs and VCSEs to engage with NHS England’s framework for the enhancement of public health services shaped by real-world experiences in justice settings.

## Notice

NHS East of England is procuring a Lived Experience Commissioning Support service to involve individuals with first-hand experience of the criminal justice system in shaping health and justice services. NOTE: This contract started on 23/02/2026 but was not fully signed until 20/03/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027516-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,424 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPIC CONSULTANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027516-2026
- 17 Jan 2026 at 12:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004140-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 13:18 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003891-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027516-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004140-2026
  17th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003891-2026
  16th January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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