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title: "Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d96"
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# Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d96

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling services, a health services initiative classified under CPV code 85100000. This tender, identified by PSR/CLIN111, falls under the services procurement category and was procured through a limited process without prior advertisement. The contract was awarded on 2 April 2026 and is set to commence on 13 April 2026, running until 12 April 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. The total contract value is £51,000 and is specifically aimed at supporting parents and healthcare staff dealing with the emotional aftermath of losing an unborn or very young baby. The service will be delivered primarily in Somerset, with provisions in place to accommodate diverse accessibility needs relating to language, hearing, or culture.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for providers specialising in healthcare services and counselling. Specifically, organisations like the Pregnancy Expectations Trauma and Loss Society (PETALS), which was awarded the contract, can leverage their expertise in providing specialised, compassionate support after pregnancy loss. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality healthcare services, particularly those adept in integrating services to reduce health inequalities and promoting social value, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The need for a provider with a proven track record in this niche means there is demand for innovative solutions that are both evidence-based and culturally sensitive, catering to the emotional and psychological needs of affected families and healthcare workers.

## Notice

Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service. 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

Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service. 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. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS51,000. This is a call off order. This is a new service with a new provider. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are between April 2026 and April 2027.

Options: 1 x 12 month extension

### 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 this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31 March 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/041985-2026 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 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 | £51,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREGNANCY EXPECTATIONS TRAUMA AND LOSS SOCIETY (PETALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041985-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024606-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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