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17 Feb 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) intends to award a contract for the provision of Bereavement Counselling & Anticipatory Grief Support services in West Lancashire. This contract falls under the Health Services category and follows a direct award procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the final decision made on 4th February 2025, and the standstill period ending on 28th February 2025. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027, with an approximate value of £90,661.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those offering counselling and support services. By engaging with this contract, companies can expand their portfolio, enhance community support services, and establish a robust working relationship with the NHS. The primary criterion for selection is the provider's capability to meet existing and proposed service standards, making it a suitable opportunity for businesses that have a proven track record in delivering high-quality health-related counselling services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bereavement Counselling & Anticipatory Grief Support

Notice Description

The provision of a Bereavement Counselling & Anticipatory Grief Support service in West Lancashire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Bereavement Counselling & Anticipatory Grief Support service in West Lancashire. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS90,661 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 28th February 2025. 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-04e2c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005400-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£90,661 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 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

The Bereavement Counselling Service

Further Information

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