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Bereavement Support

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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11 Mar 2026 at 17:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has progressed through the intention to award stage for a contract concerning Bereavement Support Services, classified under the health services industry category. The procurement process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, distinct from traditional Public Contracts Regulations. This procurement activity is occurring within the UKD4 region, Preston, with a planned contract timeframe from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method utilised is limited, following a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, largely due to the continuation with an existing provider, subject to completion of a service and provider assessment. Any representations must be submitted by 24th March 2026. The anticipated contract value is approximately £67,233.28, with further finalisation pending.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare support services, particularly those with a track record of delivering quality bereavement support. Given the emphasis on service continuity, quality, and meeting the criteria of the ICB, companies that have robust experience in delivering health services and can demonstrate high standards in service quality and innovation will be in an advantageous position. Smaller enterprises that can offer specialised, community-focused bereavement services which align with the objectives of reducing health inequalities and improving access are well-positioned to compete effectively under this framework. Firms willing to innovate within existing service frameworks, showing alignment with the ICB’s selection criteria, could leverage this procurement to scale their impact and grow their business footprints in health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bereavement Support

Notice Description

The provision of Bereavement Support Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Bereavement Support Services. Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS67233.28 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022034-2026
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
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
£67,233 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cruse Bereavement Support

Further Information

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