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title: "Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068486"
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# Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service

Buyer: NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068486

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## Summary

The Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service, a project spearheaded by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, aims to provide vital health services across Somerset. Classified under the "Health services" CPV code (85100000), this contract is valued at £99,000 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, was conducted through a direct award method, specifically in compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service is managed by Mind in Somerset and offers comprehensive support through a 24/7 helpline, counselling, and specialised support sessions. This project, based in Yeovil, UKK23 region, fosters continual support under an updated framework, with the competitive procurement process set to occur during its tenure.

This tender presents a brilliant opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the healthcare sector, focusing on mental health and community support services. Companies equipped to deliver innovative and value-driven health services will find this project aligns with their strategic goals, especially those committed to improving access and reducing health inequalities. As the service specification remains stable, providers capable of integrating trauma-informed care approaches and enhancing service delivery through collaborative practices will be well-suited to compete when the impending competitive procurement process commences. Businesses aiming to establish solid relationships with public care boards and contribute to social value initiatives are encouraged to engage actively during the forthcoming competitive phase.

## Notice

Mind in Somerset delivers the Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service (SSBSS). The service provides early and longer-term postvention support for individuals, families and professionals affected by suicide across Somerset, combining emotional, psychological and practical help within a trauma-informed framework. This includes a 24/7 helpline, specialist support-worker sessions of up to three months, up to 12 sessions of specialist counselling, practical advice around inquests and funerals, guidance for professionals following a suicide, training for organisations and businesses and tailored support for workplaces managing the impact of suicide. Direct Award C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably This contract is for a period of 12 months from 01/04/26 to 31/03/27. During this period a competitive procurement process will be undertaken. This Notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Somerset Integrated Care Board ("the ICB") is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Somerset Mind in accordance with the following five criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023: The authority is assured that the current provider is delivering this service and outcomes to a satisfactory level and meeting the needs of the Somerset Population and provides support for individuals, families and professionals affected by suicide across Somerset, combining emotional, psychological and practical help within a trauma-informed framework. A direct award to Mind in Somerset would be appropriate and present the best value for the Commissioner in this circumstance. Direct Award C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably The Commissioner made the decision of directly awarding the incumbent Provider Mind in Somerset in accordance with the following five criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023: * Quality and innovation * Value * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability * Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice * Social value The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS99,000.00 This contract is for a period of 12 months from 01/04/26 to 31/03/27. During this period a competitive procurement process will be undertaken. 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 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by Monday 27th April 2026 8 working days following publication of intention to award notice) This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This Notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners

### 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Monday 27th April 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). 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/056477-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 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 | £99,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA22 8HR |
| 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 | Brympton |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIND IN SOMERSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056477-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034853-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhssomerset.nhs.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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