Bereavement
Tenders

Adult Bereavement Services

Description: Bereavement is associated with impaired mental health, increases in adverse health behaviours and outcomes, and heightened risk of suicidal ideation, attempts and death by suicide. Examples of this are affected sleep, increase in drug and/or alcohol use, increase in unhealthy eating behaviours, lack of physical activity, risk of homelessness and an increase in social isolation and loneliness. For many, bereavement may be preceded by a period of caregiving for the deceased, which may heighten risk of psychological distress and suicidal ideation. The experience of bereavement will affect everyone in their lifetime, and many people can manage this profound upheaval with the support of friends and family. For those who need it, however, there can be challenges in accessing formal bereavement support. This can be (read more...)

Summary: In a comprehensive public procurement process led by Cornwall Council, the contract for providing "Adult Bereavement Services" has been awarded. The process, conducted using the open tender procedure, sought to address mental health risks associated with bereavement for residents aged 18 and over in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With a focus on the health and social work services sector, this procurement initiative emphasizes the need for accessible, empathetic support for individuals dealing with sudden or drug-related bereavement. This contract, with a gross value of £375,000, commenced on 25th July 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2028. The service has been awarded to Cruse Bereavement Support, with a contract signed on 14th July 2026, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

WSFT - IT - Bereavement Software Licence

Description: Bereavement Software Licence

Summary: The procurement process for "WSFT - IT - Bereavement Software Licence" by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is currently completed and awarded. The contracting authority, based in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, sought services in the software package and information systems industry. The tender was conducted using a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with an award published on 20th March 2026. The contract, valued at £34,560, will commence on 3rd December 2025 and end on 2nd December 2028. The procurement sought to fulfil specific requirements without necessitating SME or VCSE suitability, marking a key milestone in its award stage.

Bereavement Support

Description: The provision of Bereavement Support Services

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.

Bereavement by Suicide Support

Description: This contract provides an East Sussex service to provide information, advice and support for loved ones of individuals who have died by suicide.

Summary: The procurement process for the "Bereavement by Suicide Support" service in East Sussex has been completed, with the contract now awarded by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board. This falls under the services industry, specifically the miscellaneous health services category. The contract aims to provide information, advice, and support to individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide. The procurement followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations with a direct award process, and the contract is valued at £56,100 per annum, totalling £168,300 including a potential extension of 12 months. The contract begins on 1st April 2026 and may extend till 31st March 2029. The Sussex Community Development Association has been confirmed as the supplier for this initiative, reinforcing the commitment to reduce health inequalities in the region.

Bereavement Support

Description: Bereavement support within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Summary: The NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB) is in the procurement stage for Bereavement Support services, focusing on integration within healthcare in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This limited procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime, adhering to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The intention to award notice was published on 29 April 2026, with a standstill period until 13 May 2026. The contract, valued at £74,277, is planned to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with options to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method permits award without prior publication, driven by continuity with existing services provided by Cruse Bereavement Support.

Bereavement support - C406297

Description: Bereavement and Suicide Mental Health Prevention in Barnet

Summary: The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has announced the awarding of a contract to The Barnet Bereavement Service for providing bereavement support and suicide mental health prevention services in Barnet. The contract, valued at £30,974, will commence on 1st April 2026 and continue for two years until 31st March 2028. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the 2023 Regulations, highlighting that standard Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. This direct award process followed a limited procurement method without prior publication due to it being a repetition of existing services. Key criteria influencing the award decision included quality and innovation, value, integration, service sustainability, access, health inequalities, choice, and social value.

PKC13660 Bereavement Services System

Description: Provision of a solution to support bereavement related services.

Summary: Perth & Kinross Council has completed the award process for the tender titled "PKC13660 Bereavement Services System," aimed at providing a solution to support bereavement-related services. This procurement falls within the services category and follows a restricted procedure approach under the selective method. The contract, effective from 26th March 2026, is set within the UKM77 region, with the main delivery location in Perth. The awarded contract is valued at £79,725 GBP and signifies the completion stage of procurement, with the framework overseen by the CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14. The procurement is governed by GPA compliance.

Public Mental Wellbeing Programme - Lot 1: Community Bereavement Support Service for Children Young People and Families; Lot 2:Community Bereavement Support Service for Adults

Description: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure for Public Mental Wellbeing Programme: Lot 1: Community Bereavement Support Service for Children Young People and Families; Lot 2: Community Bereavement Support Service for Adults. How we respond to those who are bereaved can have a long-term impact on how they grieve, their health and their memories of the individual who has died. Bereavement can result in clinical depression, anxiety states, panic syndromes, and posttraumatic stress disorder and is associated with increased risk of mortality, greater use of health services, and subsequent poor mental and physical health. Bereavement can also trigger loneliness, and increased social isolation. For many people, bereavement also brings life changes and practical challenges, including dealing with the administration of the (read more...)

Summary: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council procured community bereavement support as part of its Public Mental Wellbeing Programme. The awarded requirement is Lot 1: a Community Bereavement Support Service for children, young people and families. The service is intended to provide bereavement support within the borough, addressing emotional and practical needs after a death and supporting mental wellbeing. The procurement was for health and social work services, delivered in Blackburn with Darwen. The original exercise also included a separate adult service, Lot 2, aimed at providing low-level emotional and practical support to adults who have been bereaved, reducing stigma, supporting grieving and preventing distress from escalating through early intervention. The council is the buying organisation, and Lancashire Mind Limited is the selected provider for Lot 1.

BACAS Renewal

Description: The provision and support of a hosted, cloud based, Bereavement Services IT system (Bacas Nova), enabling the Bereavement Services to run activities relating to cemeteries, crematorium and memorials. Additional information: Call off from G Cloud 14

Summary: The procurement process for the "BACAS Renewal" was conducted by South Tyneside Council, located in South Shields, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and involves the provision and support of a hosted, cloud-based Bereavement Services IT system. The procurement stage is complete with the award date finalised as of 1st January 2026, and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. This was a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement, demonstrating a streamlined approach for acquiring digital services. The primary location for service delivery is postal code NE33 2RL.

Ceredigion Bereavement Service

Description: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have an opportunity to expand their provisions of Bereavement Services for the North and South Ceredigion Cluster Areas and are looking to commission a suitable provider to undertake this work for the County's population. The contract will run for an initial two (2) year period, and have an option to extend for a further twelve (12) months.

Summary: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting tenders for the "Ceredigion Bereavement Service." This procurement involves expanding bereavement services for Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), covering both North and South Ceredigion. The services are categorised under the health sector, specifically targeting adults aged over 18 across rural areas of Ceredigion. With an estimated contract value of £75,000, the open procedure requires electronic submission by 30th March 2026, with bids evaluated on the basis of technical and commercial factors. The contract is set for an initial two-year term, commencing from 2nd April 2026, with potential extension for an additional year. The procurement process aligns with the Provider Selection Regime Wales rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.