2025/26 Independent Sector Bereavement Support Service - Leeds Health and Care Partnership

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has undertaken a procurement process for the 2025/26 Independent Sector Bereavement Support Service, targeting health services specifically for adults registered with a Leeds General Practice (GP) who have been closely affected by a human death. This service, provided by Cruse Bereavement Support, includes a range of timely and relevant information, advice, one-to-one, and group bereavement support. The procurement method followed the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 with a direct award process.

The intended contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 with a total value of £97,830, and relevant stakeholders were involved in the approval process with no conflicts of interest declared. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in providing bereavement support. With a confirmed budget and clear scope for service delivery, businesses capable of offering comprehensive and compassionate bereavement services that can scale to meet contractual demands will be well-positioned to benefit.

Organisations within the health and social care sector, looking to expand their service offerings or establish a presence within the Leeds area, should consider engaging with this procurement opportunity to enhance community support and secure steady business growth through strategic partnerships with established entities such as the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.