Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Aperture House, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane,
Exeter
EX25AZ
Contact
Tracey Kerslake
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK4 - Devon
NHS Organisation Data Service
QJK
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Suicide Bereavement Services
Reference number
QJK-DAC-25-Suicide Bereavement Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Suicide Bereavement Services with Real Time Surveillance System
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £759,878
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
NHS Devon sought to procure Suicide Bereavement Services with Real Time Surveillance System. It is intending to award a contract for a period of 2 years commencing 01 April 2026 to the existing provider, Pete's Dragons, following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime.
The lifetime value of the contract is £759,878
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representation by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23 December 2025. This contract has not yet been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pete's Dragons
102, Exeter Road,
Exmouth
EX8 1QA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK4 - Devon
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1187394
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £759,878
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makes by 23 December 2025), This contract has not yet been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.
Award decision makers: NHS Devon ICB Procurement Oversight Group.
No conflicts of interest, or potential conflicts of interest, were declared by any decision maker.
The assessment of the provider was based on evidence available through their existing contract with the ICB.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Devon Integrated Care Board
Aperture House, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane,
Exeter
EX2 5AZ
Country
United Kingdom