Pregnancy Loss Bereavement Services

The procurement process for "Pregnancy Loss Bereavement Services" was conducted by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This procurement, classified under the counselling services category, aimed to provide specialised bereavement care for patients experiencing pregnancy loss. The services are to be delivered at Lincoln County Hospital, located in the region of UKF30.

The procurement was carried out via an open procedure, under the legal framework set by Directive 2014/24/EU. The tendering process began with submissions required by 24 February 2025, with bids being opened shortly after. Following a competitive evaluation, the contract was awarded to the Pregnancy Expectations Trauma and Loss Society with the award being signed on 26 June 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and healthcare services to expand their operations within the public sector. Such tenders, with significant social value considerations and a focus on quality, would particularly suit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bereavement counselling and those capable of addressing the comprehensive needs of affected families. Successful bidders like the Pregnancy Expectations Trauma and Loss Society exemplify the potential for SMEs to contribute effectively to public healthcare services, offering a path to both sectoral growth and fulfilling critical societal needs.