--- title: "Independent Learning Responses Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065a37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a37.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-10" --- # Independent Learning Responses Framework Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065a37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a37.json) ## Summary The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub, operating under the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is spearheading a planned procurement process titled "Independent Learning Responses Framework". This initiative is set within the health services industry and aims to replace the existing Independent Investigations Framework. The procurement is in the planning stage, and a supplier engagement webinar is scheduled for 14th July 2026 to further align stakeholders. Buyers and suppliers are encouraged to participate in ongoing market engagements, which will aid in shaping service specifications before the framework's commencement on 4th May 2027. The procurement operates under the Procurement Act 2023's Light Touch Regime, with an overall budget of £24 million and framework duration of eight years, encompassing the whole of the United Kingdom. This planned procurement offers ample opportunities for businesses seeking to enter or expand in the public health services sector. The framework is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing roles across six lots, including specialist advisory and governance review positions. Engaging in this procurement could catalyse growth for firms specialising in clinical expertise, safety investigations, and quality governance, leveraging their services to meet the evolving needs of NHS entities across the UK. Such involvement not only allows expansion into new service areas but also aligns companies with national expectations for healthcare learning responses. ## Notice The Independent Learning Responses Framework will replace what was previously known as the Independent Investigations Framework. This proposed procurement is required to modernise and strengthen the independent investigations supply market, to align with national expectations for learning responses. The proposed framework will be used by NHS England independent investigation teams, national commissioning teams and other authorised NHS commissioners who require independent, system-based investigations or assurance/learning reviews. The framework will be divided into the proposed Lots: Lot 1. Specialist Advisor Role(s) Including: - Chair/Lead - Clinical Expert - Safety/Investigations Expert - Family Liaison Lot 2. Quality Governance Review Lot 3. Patient Safety Incident Investigation Lot 4. Thematic Review Lot 5. Pathway/service Review Lot 6. Post Response Impact Assurance Review The open framework will run under the new regulations, the Procurement Act 2023 and under Light Touch Regime. The framework will run for a maximum of 8 years. The estimated start date for the framework agreement is 4th May 2027. ### Planning Information NHS England in collaboration with EoE NHS CPH is issuing this market engagement in connection with the potential procurement to establish a new framework agreement for Independent Learning Responses which improves and will replace the Independent Investigations framework. As part of this market engagement, NHS England in collaboration with EoE NHS CPH will be hosting a supplier engagement webinar on 14th July, 2 - 4pm. Please confirm you would like to attend the supplier webinar by completing the form available through this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5ARtWt0iPf Further information and an agenda will be shared closer to the event. Attendees will receive a teams link closer to the event day. Preliminary Market Engagement Process: Please view the draft specification on the Atamis portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome • Suppliers should register on the portal, if not already registered: • Search and select contract reference C452691 – Market Engagement Independent Learning Responses Framework to register and view the draft specification. Suppliers can contact the Atamis helpdesk at support-health@atamis.co.uk or by calling +44 800 098 8201 for technical assistance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054842-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2027 - 3 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | FULBOURN | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB21 5XA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79417000 - Safety consultancy services - 79720000 - Investigation services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2026 at 14:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054842-2026 - 26 May 2026 at 09:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048509-2026 - 26 Mar 2026 at 13:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027935-2026 - 23 Feb 2026 at 14:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016108-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054842-2026 10th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048509-2026 26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027935-2026 26th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016108-2026 23rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5ARtWt0iPf - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.eoecph.nhs.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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