Leadership Development to Support Engagement Tender - 143509336

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Leadership Development to Support Engagement and Learning for Harmed Families

Deadline: 06 Jul 2026

Posting Date: 18 Jun 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 143509336

Document Ref. No.: C453763

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

80000000 - Education and training services

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Tender Details

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 ...

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