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Adult Bereavement Services

Cornwall Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 08:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Jul 2026 at 16:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 12:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a comprehensive public procurement process led by Cornwall Council, the contract for providing "Adult Bereavement Services" has been awarded. The process, conducted using the open tender procedure, sought to address mental health risks associated with bereavement for residents aged 18 and over in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With a focus on the health and social work services sector, this procurement initiative emphasizes the need for accessible, empathetic support for individuals dealing with sudden or drug-related bereavement. This contract, with a gross value of £375,000, commenced on 25th July 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2028. The service has been awarded to Cruse Bereavement Support, with a contract signed on 14th July 2026, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large organisations within the health and social services sector, particularly those skilled in delivering comprehensive mental health interventions. The contract involves providing vital support services, which can enhance business growth through increased market presence in public service offerings. Organisations with proven capability in addressing mental health, social isolation, or bereavement issues will find this tender particularly suitable. Moreover, the focus on vulnerable and underserved populations aligns with social value objectives, appealing to large voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) entities like Cruse Bereavement Support, who specialise in such services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Bereavement Services

Notice Description

Bereavement is associated with impaired mental health, increases in adverse health behaviours and outcomes, and heightened risk of suicidal ideation, attempts and death by suicide. Examples of this are affected sleep, increase in drug and/or alcohol use, increase in unhealthy eating behaviours, lack of physical activity, risk of homelessness and an increase in social isolation and loneliness. For many, bereavement may be preceded by a period of caregiving for the deceased, which may heighten risk of psychological distress and suicidal ideation. The experience of bereavement will affect everyone in their lifetime, and many people can manage this profound upheaval with the support of friends and family. For those who need it, however, there can be challenges in accessing formal bereavement support. This can be due to availability and stigma, and some population groups are particularly affected, such as Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities and other underserved and vulnerable population groups. Additionally, bereavement and the anniversaries of bereavement have often been identified as a relevant factor in deaths by suicide and Drug Related Death in CIoS. In order to help mitigate these physical and mental health risks, this service aims to provide comprehensive bereavement support to residents aged 18+ of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. The vision is for accessible, empathetic, and effective support for individuals experiencing bereavement. This is to prevent the risk of poor mental health and suicide for those bereaved and includes those who have been affected by a sudden or drug related death. This does not include the provision of postvention support for those bereaved by suicide, or End of Life/pre-bereavement care which are both commissioned separately by the Integrated Care Board. This service will need to be specifically able to support those who experience a sudden or unexpected death including those related to drugs or alcohol.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065902-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cruse Bereavement Support

Further Information

Notice Documents

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