---
title: "Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660dc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660dc

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for the provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling services. Located in Somerset, the service aims to support parents who have lost an unborn or very young baby due to illness or early termination, offering counselling from trained professionals. The procurement falls under the health services industry category and is valued at £51,000. Communication regarding the tender is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, and decision-makers for this award will include Bereavement Lead Midwives.

This tender provides an opportunity for growth in the healthcare service sector, specifically for organisations specialising in counselling and supportive care. Businesses that can offer flexible access and accommodate various cultural, language, and hearing needs will be well-suited to compete for this tender. Providers with expertise in dealing with sensitive health-related trauma and possessing the capability to collaborate with healthcare staff in challenging situations could find this tender beneficial to expanding their service offerings in Somerset and potentially in similar regional locations.

## Notice

The service is a counselling service to support parents after the loss of an unborn baby or very young baby, either through illness or early termination. The service provides counselling from trained staff and accepts referrals from individuals and couples. It provides flexible access to accommodate language, hearing or cultural needs. It offers support throughout pregnancy after loss and to healthcare staff involved in traumatic cases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is a counselling service to support parents after the loss of an unborn baby or very young baby, either through illness or early termination. The service provides counselling from trained staff and accepts referrals from individuals and couples. It provides flexible access to accommodate language, hearing or cultural needs. It offers support throughout pregnancy after loss and to healthcare staff involved in traumatic cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018940-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 13:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018940-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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