---
title: "Bereavement Counselling & Anticipatory Grief Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e2c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-02-17"
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# Bereavement Counselling & Anticipatory Grief Support

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e2c2

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) intends to award a contract for the provision of Bereavement Counselling & Anticipatory Grief Support services in West Lancashire. This contract falls under the Health Services category and follows a direct award procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the final decision made on 4th February 2025, and the standstill period ending on 28th February 2025. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027, with an approximate value of £90,661.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those offering counselling and support services. By engaging with this contract, companies can expand their portfolio, enhance community support services, and establish a robust working relationship with the NHS. The primary criterion for selection is the provider's capability to meet existing and proposed service standards, making it a suitable opportunity for businesses that have a proven track record in delivering high-quality health-related counselling services.

## Notice

The provision of a Bereavement Counselling & Anticipatory Grief Support service in West Lancashire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Bereavement Counselling & Anticipatory Grief Support service in West Lancashire. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS90,661 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 28th February 2025. 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/005400-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,661 |

## 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 | THE BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005400-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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