--- title: "Leadership Development to Support Engagement and Learning for Harmed Families" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b709" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b709" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b709.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b709.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Leadership Development to Support Engagement and Learning for Harmed Families Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b709 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b709) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b709.json) ## Summary NHS England is currently in the tender stage of procuring a supplier for an Executive Leadership Development Programme titled "Leadership Development to Support Engagement and Learning for Harmed Families." The programme targets education and training services, emphasizing leadership in trauma-informed approaches. The procurement, listed as an open competition below the threshold, aims to address communication and cultural challenges following harm within NHS services. Taking place in London, the initiative focuses on senior leaders in NHS Trusts within the Midlands region. The tender period ends on 6 July 2026, with the contract set to run from 20 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a possible extension. The maximum budget is set at £130,000, excluding VAT, with potential for extension under similar terms. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in leadership training and development, particularly those experienced in designing programmes for healthcare settings. Companies skilled in delivering blended learning approaches that combine face-to-face instruction and virtual engagement would find this project an excellent fit. Additionally, providers with a track record of working collaboratively with large organisations and stakeholder groups, including those with lived experience, can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint within the public sector. The contract also outlines a rigorous evaluation process aimed at future scalability, offering the potential for businesses to contribute to a transformative impact within the NHS. ## Notice NHS England is seeking to appoint a supplier to design, deliver and evaluate a pilot Executive Leadership Development Programme focused on improving proactive engagement and support for patients and families who have experienced harm within NHS services. This procurement responds to findings from national maternity and neonatal investigations, which have highlighted systemic challenges in communication, compassion, openness, and organisational culture when harm occurs. The programme aims to strengthen leadership capability in trauma-informed and restorative approaches, enabling earlier, more meaningful engagement with harmed families and embedding a culture of learning, transparency, and accountability across NHS organisations. The appointed supplier will work collaboratively with NHS England, NHS Trusts, and individuals with lived experience to co-design a high-quality training programme tailored to senior leaders, including Chief Executives, Chairs, executive directors, and senior clinical and non-clinical leaders. The programme will focus on developing key leadership behaviours, including compassionate communication, early engagement, and openness following adverse events. The pilot programme will be delivered to four NHS Trusts within the Midlands region, with approximately 10 participants per cohort (circa 40 participants in total). Delivery will adopt a blended learning approach, incorporating a combination of face-to-face sessions, virtual learning, and facilitated engagement with people who have lived experience. The supplier will be required to apply a continuous improvement methodology, using iterative feedback from each cohort to refine and enhance programme design and delivery. A robust evaluation framework must be implemented to assess participation, learning outcomes, behavioural change, and impact on engagement with harmed families, culminating in a comprehensive evaluation report with recommendations for future national rollout. The initial contract term will run from contract award to 31 March 2027 (approximately 8 months), with a maximum available budget of PS130,000 (excluding VAT). NHS England may, at its discretion and subject to funding and approvals, extend the contract for a further 12 months, with an additional indicative budget of up to PS130,000 (excluding VAT). This opportunity is intended to deliver a scalable and sustainable leadership development model that supports improvements in patient experience, reduces inequalities, and contributes to safer, more compassionate care across the NHS. The following known risk may materialise during the contract term. * The Authority reserves the right to vary the number of participants and/or cohorts during the contract term, including potential increases in delivery volumes as requirements evolve. * The programme curriculum may be subject to refinement and amendment to reflect emerging insights, evolving outcomes, and any changes in relevant processes, policy, or governance frameworks. For further details and the tender documents please see the link below. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 12 month optional extension, subject to need, budget approval and an agreed statement of work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057136-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £260,000 | | Lots value | £260,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 12:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057136-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057136-2026 17th June 2026 - Tender 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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