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Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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07 May 2026 at 14:19

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling services, a health services initiative classified under CPV code 85100000. This tender, identified by PSR/CLIN111, falls under the services procurement category and was procured through a limited process without prior advertisement. The contract was awarded on 2 April 2026 and is set to commence on 13 April 2026, running until 12 April 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. The total contract value is £51,000 and is specifically aimed at supporting parents and healthcare staff dealing with the emotional aftermath of losing an unborn or very young baby. The service will be delivered primarily in Somerset, with provisions in place to accommodate diverse accessibility needs relating to language, hearing, or culture.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for providers specialising in healthcare services and counselling. Specifically, organisations like the Pregnancy Expectations Trauma and Loss Society (PETALS), which was awarded the contract, can leverage their expertise in providing specialised, compassionate support after pregnancy loss. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality healthcare services, particularly those adept in integrating services to reduce health inequalities and promoting social value, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The need for a provider with a proven track record in this niche means there is demand for innovative solutions that are both evidence-based and culturally sensitive, catering to the emotional and psychological needs of affected families and healthcare workers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service

Notice Description

Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service. 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

Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service. 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. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS51,000. This is a call off order. This is a new service with a new provider. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are between April 2026 and April 2027.

Options: 1 x 12 month extension

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 provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31 March 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-066d96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041985-2026
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
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20265 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREGNANCY EXPECTATIONS TRAUMA AND LOSS SOCIETY (PETALS)

Further Information

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