Bereavement Services (adults)

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process for adult bereavement services, classified under miscellaneous health services with the CPV code 85140000. The procurement falls under a service category and is being executed through a limited PSR Direct Award Process, focusing on services to be provided from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026. The intended contract, valued at £53,862, is set to be awarded to Springhill Hospice, located in Rochdale, UK.

This process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and relevant representations must be submitted by 26th May 2025, marking the standstill period. The contract status is currently active following the award on 1st April 2025. This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in delivering quality and innovative bereavement services.

With key award criteria emphasising quality and innovation (25%), value (20%), integration (15%), improving access (15%), and social value (10%), businesses that excel in these areas are well-suited to compete. The focus on reducing health inequalities and fostering choice indicates additional growth potential for enterprises that align their services with these objectives. The limited procurement method implies direct engagement without a prior call for competition, affording qualified businesses a chance to engage directly through the NHS procurement process.