Award

Suicide Bereavement Services

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 Jan 2026 at 13:11

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has undertaken a procurement process for a contract titled "Suicide Bereavement Services" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This process utilised a Direct Award procedure, specifically without prior publication of a competitive call, and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, culminating on 31st March 2028. The primary industry category is Health Services, designated under the CPV code 85100000. The procurement, which has now concluded with an awarded contract valued at £759,878, involves a service that includes a real-time surveillance system for bereavement services and is based in Exeter, United Kingdom (UKK4 region). The final contract was officially awarded on 8th January 2026, and no representations or conflicts of interest were reported during the contracting process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing innovative bereavement care solutions. Companies with expertise in health service delivery, especially those already operating under or familiar with the Provider Selection Regime, would find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar services. The direct award to Pete's Dragons, already a proven supplier in this sector, underscores the preference for experienced providers who can meet service standards effectively. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with agile responses and bespoke health service offerings may find such contracts beneficial for enhancing their portfolio within the health services industry.

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Notice Title

Suicide Bereavement Services

Notice Description

Suicide Bereavement Services with Real Time Surveillance System

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure Suicide Bereavement Services with Real Time Surveillance System. It is intending to award a contract for a period of 2 years commencing 01 April 2026 to the existing provider, Pete's Dragons, following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The lifetime value of the contract is PS759,878

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representation by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23 December 2025. This contract has not yet been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f44d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001460-2026
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
£759,878 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 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
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Tracey Kerslake
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PETE'S DRAGONS

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