Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
RH5
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA15DA
UK
Contact person: Hollie Caddy
E-mail: servicesteam.procurement@SomersetFT.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKK23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of pregnancy and baby loss counselling service
Reference number: PSR/CLIN111
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
51 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
Main site or place of performance:
Somerset
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. The award decision-makers will be: Bereavement Lead Midwives
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/03/2026