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Companion and Bereavement Service

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for the "Companion and Bereavement Service" has reached the award stage. The services are to be provided by Marie Curie at Musgrove Park Hospital and other community sites in Taunton, UK. This process falls under the services category, specifically relating to hospital and related services. This contract was executed by the direct procurement method, which was below the threshold and did not involve competition. It began on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an award value of £50,903. The process complies with the legal framework outlined in the UK Public General Act of 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for organisations with expertise in healthcare support services, particularly those specialising in hospital-run companionship and bereavement initiatives. As a large supplier involved in this process, Marie Curie's involvement indicates that both well-established healthcare service providers and businesses focusing on compassionate care are well-suited to deliver such services. SMEs looking to expand their service portfolio in collaboration with NHS trusts may find similar tenders beneficial for incremental growth and establishing long-term partnerships within the public sector. Providing competitive, seamless, and comprehensive services could position a business favourably for future procurement opportunities within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Companion and Bereavement Service

Notice Description

In-Hospital Companion Service and Bereavement Services. Provided to the Trust at Musgrove Park Hospital and Community Sites by Marie Curie.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010483-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,903 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hollie Caddy
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIE CURIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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