---
title: "Companion and Bereavement Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648ef"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Companion and Bereavement Service

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648ef

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for the "Companion and Bereavement Service" has reached the award stage. The services are to be provided by Marie Curie at Musgrove Park Hospital and other community sites in Taunton, UK. This process falls under the services category, specifically relating to hospital and related services. This contract was executed by the direct procurement method, which was below the threshold and did not involve competition. It began on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an award value of £50,903. The process complies with the legal framework outlined in the UK Public General Act of 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for organisations with expertise in healthcare support services, particularly those specialising in hospital-run companionship and bereavement initiatives. As a large supplier involved in this process, Marie Curie's involvement indicates that both well-established healthcare service providers and businesses focusing on compassionate care are well-suited to deliver such services. SMEs looking to expand their service portfolio in collaboration with NHS trusts may find similar tenders beneficial for incremental growth and establishing long-term partnerships within the public sector. Providing competitive, seamless, and comprehensive services could position a business favourably for future procurement opportunities within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

In-Hospital Companion Service and Bereavement Services. Provided to the Trust at Musgrove Park Hospital and Community Sites by Marie Curie.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010483-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,903 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARIE CURIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010483-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010483-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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