Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service

CPV: Health services

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Unspecified in notice

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

18 Mar 2026, 13:29 GMT

Last source update

7 May 2026, 14:19 BST

Authority reference

PSR/CLIN111

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-041985

Classification (CPV)

Health services

Delivery area

South West (UKK23)

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published justification

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'.

Publisher note: 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 the relevant authority by 31 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.' Representations should be sent: servicesteam.procurement@SomersetFT.nhs.uk Award decision-makers; Bereavement Lead Midwives No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision were identified. The key criteria were weighted as follows: 30 % Quality and Innovation 20 % Value 20 % Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability 20 % Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 10 % Social value The highest weighting has been applied to ensure a high quality, safe and effective service. The provision of a fully integrated service is important to the contract's success as well is value. The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria: The supplier has been selected due to its specialist expertise in baby loss counselling, its proven track record of delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based support, and its strong alignment with the Trust's priorities for safe, compassionate, and accessible care. Their charity‑led model offers both clinical excellence and value for money, ensuring families receive timely, specialist support at a critical point in their care journey.

• PREGNANCY EXPECTATIONS TRAUMA AND LOSS SOCIETY (PETALS)Awarded supplierGB-CHC: 1150375 Cambridgeshire, East of England

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