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Bereavement Counselling

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Jan 2026 at 14:25

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25 Feb 2025 at 16:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for bereavement counselling services has been updated by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, focusing on the delivery of health services in the Preston area, UKD4 region. Initially commenced under a direct award procedure, the contracting phase has concluded with notice of the award confirmed. This is in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, distinctly separating it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at £67,233, was awarded on 11th March 2025, slated to commence on 1st April 2025, with completion scheduled for 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in bereavement support. Companies equipped with understanding and capabilities in delivering compassionate mental health services might find this contract especially beneficial for growth, strengthening their portfolio and visibility in the public sector market. The direct award method indicates a streamlined process, advantageous for businesses with pre-existing frameworks or qualifications to compete effectively in such targeted procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bereavement Counselling

Notice Description

The provision of Bereavement Counselling

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Bereavement Counselling Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2026 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS65,818 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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023.The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 10th March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003945-2026
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
£65,818 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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