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Independent Learning Responses Framework

East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 23:53.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV79417000 — Safety consultancy services
  • CPV79720000 — Investigation services
  • CPV85100000 — Health services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C452691
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
4 May 2027, 00:00
Ends
3 May 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
3 May 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85100000
Description
Health services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79720000
Description
Investigation services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79417000
Description
Safety consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
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.
Due
13 Jul 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
054842-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
10 Jun 2026, 15:23
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PXMB-9766-NLTH

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXMB-9766-NLTH

Address

Street Address
Victoria House, Camlife, Cambridge Road
Locality
Fulbourn
Postal Code
CB21 5XA
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH12

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Fulbourn · UKH12 · CB21 5XA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

4 VERSIONS
  1. 016108-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 027935-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 048509-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 054842-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·