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Bereavement Counselling Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

05 Nov 2024 at 09:52

Award

15 Mar 2024 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for Bereavement Counselling Services, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000). The procurement process was carried out under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a direct award method (process C). The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, has a value of £45,330. It addresses mental health and learning disability services, specifically bereavement counselling and anticipatory grief services. This update, marked on 5th November 2024, notes the confirmed award of the contract following the initial award notice on 15th March 2024. The procurement is located in the West Lancashire region (UKD4).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those providing mental health and bereavement counselling services. Suitable candidates are likely to be those already established in similar service provisions, capable of meeting high standards of quality and innovation while contributing to service sustainability and reducing health inequalities. The procurement method, which bypassed the usual competitive tendering processes, indicates that the chosen provider was selected based on their proven ability to meet comprehensive service criteria, making it an exceptional opportunity for businesses to secure work with the NHS and expand their portfolio in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Bereavement Counselling Service

Notice Description

Mental Health and Learning Disability Services - Bereavement Counselling Service and Anticipatory grief service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bereavement Counselling Service and Anticipatory Grief Service in West Lancashire Contract Start Date: 01/04/2024 Contract End Date: 31/03/2025 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS45,060 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27/03/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044954
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035734-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lscicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING SERVICES

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