Maternity Review Chair Support Services - Donna Ockenden Ltd, £7.2M
Summary
The Department of Health & Social Care has awarded a contract valued at £6 million (excluding VAT, £7.2 million including VAT) to Donna Ockenden Limited for chair support services relating to Maternity Reviews. The contract runs from 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029 with possible extension to 1 June 2030. The direct award was justified on the basis of single supplier with intellectual property or exclusive rights, as the Chair of investigations specifically requested the team available only through Donna Ockenden Ltd.
What changed
The Department of Health & Social Care has published a contract award notice for chair support services related to Maternity Reviews. Donna Ockenden Limited has been awarded the £7.2 million contract via direct award procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, justified by the supplier's exclusive rights to individuals specifically requested by the investigation Chair.
Healthcare providers and NHS trusts involved in maternity review processes should note that Donna Ockenden Limited will be providing administrative support, case management, project management, specialist advice, and expert provision for maternity reviews across the UK from June 2026 through 2030. The contract allows for time extensions due to investigation delays and value extensions for increased case volumes.
What to do next
- Monitor for contract commencement details
- Review extension options if additional reviews are required
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Award
Chair support services in relation to Maternity Reviews
- Department of Health & Social Care UK5: Transparency notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-032599
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067f74
Published 9 April 2026, 4:53pm
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Scope Contract 1. Chair support services in relation to Maternity Reviews Participation Other information Procedure Supplier Contracting authority
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Description
Services required to support Maternity reviews. Including, but not limited to, administrative support, reports, case management, project management, provision of experts and specialist advice
Contract 1. Chair support services in relation to Maternity Reviews
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 June 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029
- Possible extension to 1 June 2030
- 4 years, 1 day Description of possible extension:
Time extension due to delays
Value extensions for increased number of cases or additional reviews
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Investigation services
Health services
Administrative healthcare services
Administration services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Investigation timelines could be extended or delayed. Additional reviews may be included
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The Chair of the investigation has specifically requested this team who are only available via Donna Ockenden Ltd who has exclusive rights to these individuals.
Supplier
Donna Ockenden Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVX-7837-PRQG 3 Lion Street, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Chichester
PO19 1LW
United Kingdom
Email: communications@donnaockenden.com
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Chair support services in relation to Maternity Reviews
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR 39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alex Baker
Email: alexander.baker@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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