Planning

Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for the provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling services. Located in Somerset, the service aims to support parents who have lost an unborn or very young baby due to illness or early termination, offering counselling from trained professionals. The procurement falls under the health services industry category and is valued at £51,000. Communication regarding the tender is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, and decision-makers for this award will include Bereavement Lead Midwives.

This tender provides an opportunity for growth in the healthcare service sector, specifically for organisations specialising in counselling and supportive care. Businesses that can offer flexible access and accommodate various cultural, language, and hearing needs will be well-suited to compete for this tender. Providers with expertise in dealing with sensitive health-related trauma and possessing the capability to collaborate with healthcare staff in challenging situations could find this tender beneficial to expanding their service offerings in Somerset and potentially in similar regional locations.

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Notice Title

Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service

Notice Description

The service is a counselling service to support parents after the loss of an unborn baby or very young baby, either through illness or early termination. The service provides counselling from trained staff and accepts referrals from individuals and couples. It provides flexible access to accommodate language, hearing or cultural needs. It offers support throughout pregnancy after loss and to healthcare staff involved in traumatic cases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is a counselling service to support parents after the loss of an unborn baby or very young baby, either through illness or early termination. The service provides counselling from trained staff and accepts referrals from individuals and couples. It provides flexible access to accommodate language, hearing or cultural needs. It offers support throughout pregnancy after loss and to healthcare staff involved in traumatic cases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018940-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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