Scope
Reference
C400424
Description
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) seeks to commission a Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) service for the BNSSG Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS). The MNVP will act as an independent service user-led partnership, working alongside maternity and neonatal providers to gather, analyse and present the experiences of women, birthing people, babies and families, and support continuous quality improvement and co-production.
The service will involve structured engagement, outreach, data collection and analysis, representation at LMNS governance meetings, and collaboration with maternity and neonatal clinical teams across the two acute Trusts within BNSSG. The service will deliver against national MNVP guidance and required outcomes set out by NHS England.
The appointed Provider will employ a small core MNVP team (Trust Lead, Neonatal Lead and Engagement role) and provide the infrastructure, governance, supervision, digital systems and support required to deliver a robust and representative MNVP service.
Key components of the service include:
• Engagement activity across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
• Culturally safe, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches tailored to diverse communities.
• Strong representation of Black, Asian and minoritised voices, deprived communities, and seldom-heard groups.
• Collection, analysis and thematic reporting of qualitative and quantitative feedback.
• Co-production of improvement activities with families and system partners.
• Active attendance at LMNS governance, safety and quality forums.
• Support for MNVP volunteers.
• Social media and communications activity to promote engagement.
• Applicants should demonstrate how they will support workforce wellbeing and contribute to wider system social value obligations, in line with NHS England requirements.
• The Provider will be required to deliver a mobilisation plan including key milestones, risks and mitigations.
The MNVP Strategic and Commissioning Lead will remain employed by BNSSG ICB and will work closely with the commissioned provider.
Due to the changes in the NHS landscape, BNSSG ICB reserves the right to include NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board to join the successful supplier contract during the duration of the contract if it is appropriate to so.
BNSSG ICB reserves the right under Regulation 41(6) to directly award a subsequent contract under Schedule 5 section 8 (a).
This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit.
Total value (estimated)
- £225,000 excluding VAT
- £270,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 April 2026 to 14 April 2028
- Possible extension to 14 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended for up to a further 1 year (12 months) which may be exercised at the commissioner's discretion giving a total 3 years if full contract term is fulfilled.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Due to the changes in the NHS landscape, BNSSG ICB reserves the right to include NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board to join the successful supplier contract during the duration of the contract if it is appropriate to so.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
The ITT documentation within the e-procurement system sets out the minimum level of economic and financial standing threshold within the evaluation criteria for this procurement.
Technical ability conditions of participation
The ITT documentation within the e-procurement system sets out the minimum level of economic and financial standing threshold within the evaluation criteria for this procurement.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on
the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities'
from the home page, available on the following link: https://health
Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference
number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will
need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page.
If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full
access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 3 November 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Value | Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on
the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities'
from the home page, available on the following link: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome.
Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will
need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page.
If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid.
Technical specifications to be met
https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome.
Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on
the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities'
from the home page, available on the following link: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome.
Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will
need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page.
If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid.
Contracting authority
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
- NHS Organisation Data Service: QUY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCD-6597-HCDW
Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
United Kingdom
Email: scwcsu.scwprocurement.bnssg@nhs.net
Website: https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS South Central and West CSU
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Support
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 0DF
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTZ-5316-XWPW
Omega House, 112 Southampton Road
Eastleigh
SO50 5PB
United Kingdom
Email: scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire