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28 Jul 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "All Bereavement Service - Redbridge and Waltham Forest" has been completed under the award and contract stage, with NHS North East London Integrated Care Board acting as the buying organisation. The focus of this tender is on providing counselling services, classified under CPV code 85312320, across the London Boroughs of Redbridge and Waltham Forest. The tender involved an open procurement method, aiming to deliver bereavement support services from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2027, with an option to extend. Services include assessment, group support, and signposting to ensure compliance with NHS standards and data protection, focusing on equitable access for all age groups. The contract, valued at £60,000, was signed on 21 May 2026, with St Francis Hospice being awarded as the supplier for this initiative.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses focusing on healthcare and social services to expand their reach and showcase their capability in service delivery aligned with NHS standards. Companies specialising in counselling and support services, particularly those with experience in handling multi-faceted bereavement care, will find this tender a strategic fit. Establishing collaboration with or being part of the supply chain for such public health initiatives can significantly enhance your growth potential and reputation as a trusted service provider within the region. Given the scope of services outlined and the need for compliance with clinical governance, businesses with a strong record in regulated service provision and community engagement are well-suited to compete and thrive in this sector.

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Notice Title

All Bereavement Service - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Notice Description

Provision of bereavement support services across the London Boroughs of Redbridge and Waltham Forest, including emotional and psychological support for individuals experiencing loss.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of an all-age bereavement support service for the period 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2027, with the option to extend subject to agreement, and has a total value of PS60,000. The service will deliver structured support and targeted interventions to individuals affected by bereavement, in line with NHS service standards and contractual requirements. The scope of the service includes assessment, one-to-one and group support, and appropriate signposting to additional services. The provider will ensure equitable access across all age groups and maintain compliance with safeguarding, clinical governance, and data protection standards. Regular monitoring will be undertaken through monthly and quarterly reporting, covering activity levels, service delivery, and impact. The contract will be subject to ongoing performance review and contract management in accordance with NHS commissioning requirements.

Options: The contract may be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority, subject to a maximum total duration of 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d56d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 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 NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST FRANCIS HOSPICE

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