---
title: "Bereavement Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667be"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# Bereavement Support

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667be

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has progressed through the intention to award stage for a contract concerning Bereavement Support Services, classified under the health services industry category. The procurement process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, distinct from traditional Public Contracts Regulations. This procurement activity is occurring within the UKD4 region, Preston, with a planned contract timeframe from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method utilised is limited, following a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, largely due to the continuation with an existing provider, subject to completion of a service and provider assessment. Any representations must be submitted by 24th March 2026. The anticipated contract value is approximately £67,233.28, with further finalisation pending.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare support services, particularly those with a track record of delivering quality bereavement support. Given the emphasis on service continuity, quality, and meeting the criteria of the ICB, companies that have robust experience in delivering health services and can demonstrate high standards in service quality and innovation will be in an advantageous position. Smaller enterprises that can offer specialised, community-focused bereavement services which align with the objectives of reducing health inequalities and improving access are well-positioned to compete effectively under this framework. Firms willing to innovate within existing service frameworks, showing alignment with the ICB’s selection criteria, could leverage this procurement to scale their impact and grow their business footprints in health services.

## Notice

The provision of Bereavement Support Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Bereavement Support Services. Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS67233.28 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 24/03/2026. 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/022034-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,233 |

## 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

- 11 Mar 2026 at 17:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022034-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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