Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd6-6d5c-7122-88c6-c00a247c82da/independent-learning-responses-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Independent Learning Responses Framework [East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-of-england-nhs-collaborative-hub-co-west-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £20,000,000 Published 10 Jun 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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 1Specialist Advisor Role(s) ### Including: - Chair/Lead - Clinical Expert - Safety/Investigations Expert - Family Liaison - Lot 2Quality Governance Review - Lot 3Patient Safety Incident Investigation - Lot 4Thematic Review - Lot 5Pathway/service Review - Lot 6Post 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. ## CPV classification Health servicesInvestigation servicesSafety consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-065a37-2026-06-10T15:23:19+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-065a37-2026-06-10T15:23:19+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileEast Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-of-england-nhs-collaborative-hub-co-west-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust)[SectorMore Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [RRE-01284 - For the provision of a Digitally Enabled Children & Young People’s Mental Health Service (South Staffordshire) Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust 17 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a146ba-bdbb-723e-91d9-73c07d7467ba/rre-01284-for-the-provision-of-a-digitally-enabled-children-young-peoples-m)[Children & Young People's Homecare & Sitting Service (Short Breaks Specialist) Lot 1; and Children and Young People's Outreach Support Service (Short Breaks Specialist) Lot 2 The Borough Council of Calderdale 12 days left 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14872-4a25-72ad-a37f-1a3be4bb5b48/children-young-peoples-homecare-sitting-service-short-breaks-specialist-l)[AMCV 342 - The Provision of a Supported Living Service in the Battlefield area of Shrewsbury Shropshire Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3685-7349-8b60-26d9c22670f1/amcv-342-the-provision-of-a-supported-living-service-in-the-battlefield-area-o)[Personalised Care Specialist Support Service - West Suffolk NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board 46 days left 2 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-381f-7396-957c-cc0c99077f74/personalised-care-specialist-support-service-west-suffolk)[Health and social work services – Ambulante crisishulp Regio Noord-Veluwe Inkoopsamenwerking Noord Veluwe (ISNV) 39 days left 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0dfa-71af-a41a-8e5e1def3c4f/netherlands-health-and-social-work-services-ambulante-crisishulp-regio-noord)[Company health services – Oulun Kaupunginteatteri Oy:n työterveyspalveluiden hankinta Oulun Kaupunginteatteri Oy 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0bc2-70fb-8fdf-04d28b71fd35/finland-company-health-services-oulun-kaupunginteatteri-oyn-tyoterveyspalve)