Award

Suffolk Perinatal Loss Pathway

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Aug 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for developing the "Suffolk Perinatal Loss Pathway." This initiative focuses on delivering health services, specifically targeting women and birthing individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health responses following perinatal loss. The contract, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was awarded using the 'Direct Award A' process to the East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust. The procurement took place without a prior call for competition, reflecting the necessary bespoke nature of these specialised services. The project's administration will be supported by key individuals, including Jessica Hood, Peter Henson, and Sarah Wilson, and will take place across Suffolk, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations skilled in providing integrated health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and maternity care, to enhance their service offerings. The Suffolk Perinatal Loss Pathway aims to engage specialists who can blend emotional and psychological support with medical expertise to deliver a compassionate and effective service. Businesses adept at creating partnerships with the NHS and capable of offering bespoke healthcare solutions stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar procurement opportunities. With a direct award granted, highlighting a need for particular skill sets, companies already operating in the healthcare services domain might find it strategic to position themselves as potential contenders in future negotiations or adjacent service requirements.

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Notice Title

Suffolk Perinatal Loss Pathway

Notice Description

The MMHS (Suffolk Perinatal Loss Pathway) will provide a therapeutic service across Suffolk to a woman/birthing person who has a moderate to severe mental health response after suffering a perinatal loss. This service will provide a therapeutic offer, that will be enhanced by the maternity expertise that will further integrate the joint working between mental health and maternity services. This will work alongside the pre-existing third sector organizations and specialist midwives across Suffolk. Specialist Maternity Support Worker (Mental Health & Bereavement) post - will work alongside specialist midwives, caring for women and pregnant people in the areas of bereavement and loss and perinatal mental health. They will act as a point of contact, providing psychological and emotional care and support, signposting to services, and deliver a positive service user experience. The aim of this role is to support the Bereavement team within the Maternity Service to ensure that there is a coordinated approach to providing seamless bereavement care to women/birthing people and their families.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract is awarded using the 'Direct Award A' process from the provider selection regime. Due to the way in which this contract is structured, only one suitable provider is able to meet the requirements of this contract. Conflicts of interest identified among group: None. Key Decision Makers: Jessica Hood - Associate Director of Operations (Specialist Services) Peter Henson - Director of Operations for East Suffolk Sarah Wilson - Contract Support Manager

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract is awarded using the 'Direct Award A' process from the provider selection regime. Due to the way in which this contract is structured, only one suitable provider is able to meet the requirements of this contract. Conflicts of interest identified among group: None. Key Decision Makers: Jessica Hood - Associate Director of Operations (Specialist Services) Peter Henson - Director of Operations for East Suffolk Sarah Wilson - Contract Support Manager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049453-2025
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
Large

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
£19,968 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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
NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Steven Worley
Contact Email
steven.worley@nchc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603785866

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX FOUNDATION TRUST

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