---
title: "Bereavement Counselling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e7e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-01-16"
---

# Bereavement Counselling

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e7e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for bereavement counselling services has been updated by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, focusing on the delivery of health services in the Preston area, UKD4 region. Initially commenced under a direct award procedure, the contracting phase has concluded with notice of the award confirmed. This is in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, distinctly separating it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at £67,233, was awarded on 11th March 2025, slated to commence on 1st April 2025, with completion scheduled for 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in bereavement support. Companies equipped with understanding and capabilities in delivering compassionate mental health services might find this contract especially beneficial for growth, strengthening their portfolio and visibility in the public sector market. The direct award method indicates a streamlined process, advantageous for businesses with pre-existing frameworks or qualifications to compete effectively in such targeted procurement processes.

## Notice

The provision of Bereavement Counselling

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Bereavement Counselling Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2026 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS65,818 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 10th March 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/003945-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | £65,818 |

## 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

- 16 Jan 2026 at 14:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003945-2026
- 25 Feb 2025 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007199-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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