---
title: "Bereavement Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044a1a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-10-30"
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# Bereavement Support Service

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044a1a

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of a Bereavement Support Service under a direct award process. This contract, classified under CPV code 85100000 for Health services, focuses on delivering bereavement support in Lancashire. The procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the formal award took place on 4th April 2024. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and will run until 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £65,818.19. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to provide critical support services within the region of UKD4.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in providing bereavement support. Companies focusing on quality and innovation in health services, value integration, service sustainability, and reducing health inequalities are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The contract aligns well with entities that already have a presence or capabilities within Lancashire, given the regional focus. This opportunity is ideal for SMEs and other organisations capable of delivering high-quality bereavement support services and contributing positively to the local community.

## Notice

Bereavement support service in Lancashire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bereavement Support Service Contract Start Date: 01/04/24 Contract End Date: 31/03/25 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS65,425.63 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 provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 02/04/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035233-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,425 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRUSE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 16:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035233-2024
- 18 Mar 2024 at 21:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008734-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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