Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership
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The "Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership" tender is currently at the tender stage, organised by the NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, a public authority under sub-central government, with the procurement process supported by the NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. This opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, focusing on delivering person-centred care by integrating feedback throughout the commissioning cycle. The tender operates in the Leicester and Rutland areas, with bids due by 14 January 2026 and the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2026.
The initial contract term is one year, with a potential for a two-year extension based on performance, valued annually at £83,000 (excluding VAT), with a gross potential value of £99,600. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those focusing on health and social work services, to foster growth by collaborating with the NHS to deliver vital healthcare services. Organisations eligible to apply include registered charities, community groups, and social enterprises, provided they are members of the LLR ICB VCSE Alliance.
This open competition is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), enhancing their service delivery capabilities in the local health sector. The procurement process emphasises quality, experience, and innovative approaches to healthcare service provision, offering a rewarding avenue for businesses prioritising patient-centred care and community engagement.
The MNVP will listen to and act upon women, birthing people, family and carer feedback at all stages of the commissioning cycle (see appendix 1) - from needs assessment to contract management. All members are committed to working in partnership and to implementing person-centred care. Person-centred care offers women and birthing people information, choice, and care based on best available evidence, always respecting their choices and human rights.
The contract term is initially for 12 months, beginning Wednesday 1 April 2026 with a maximum annual value of PS83,000 (excluding VAT). There may be an opportunity to extend this contract by an additional two years, subject to good performance against the contract terms. No responses over this value will be accepted.
The NHS LLR ICB will only accept bids that are fully compliant with all the requirements of this specification. Organisations must be members of the LLR ICB VCSE Alliance. Completed application forms must be sent to the Engagement and Insights team at llricb-llr.beinvolved@nhs.net by 11.59pm on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
There may be an opportunity to extend this contract by an additional two years, subject to good performance against the contract terms.
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The contract period is one year.
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