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30 Oct 2024 at 16:57

Award

18 Mar 2024 at 21:02

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of a Bereavement Support Service under a direct award process. This contract, classified under CPV code 85100000 for Health services, focuses on delivering bereavement support in Lancashire. The procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the formal award took place on 4th April 2024. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and will run until 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £65,818.19. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to provide critical support services within the region of UKD4.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in providing bereavement support. Companies focusing on quality and innovation in health services, value integration, service sustainability, and reducing health inequalities are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The contract aligns well with entities that already have a presence or capabilities within Lancashire, given the regional focus. This opportunity is ideal for SMEs and other organisations capable of delivering high-quality bereavement support services and contributing positively to the local community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bereavement Support Service

Notice Description

Bereavement support service in Lancashire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bereavement Support Service Contract Start Date: 01/04/24 Contract End Date: 31/03/25 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS65,425.63 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 02/04/24 . 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-044a1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035233-2024
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
£65,425 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20242 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
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

Cruse Bereavement Support

Further Information

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