Planning

Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Nov 2024 at 11:18

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Nov 2024 at 10:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is in the planning stage of procuring a "Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service" within the health and social work services industry category. The service, valued at £91,700 per year (excluding VAT), will operate across Suffolk (excluding Waveney) and North East Essex. The community support service aims to assist individuals impacted by suicide, offering non-counselling support such as guidance through the coroner process, assistance with funeral arrangements, and emotional support. The service will be accessible through multiple methods, including phone, text, video and face-to-face support. Key dates include the closure of the current engagement phase on 24th November 2024, with the Invitation to Tender expected to be published in January 2025 and the contract start date set for 1st July 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing community and social services, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive and emotional support roles. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate. By engaging with this tender, businesses can expand their portfolios and make a positive impact in the community. Providers who complete the soft market testing exercise will help shape the service's structure and may participate in a potential Market Engagement Event via MS Teams. This is a strategic opportunity for businesses that specialise in support services to demonstrate their capabilities and contribute to a crucial community service initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service

Notice Description

The Bereavement By Suicide Community Support Service will provide practical, person- centred community support to help individuals navigate the difficult period following a suicide. While the service will not offer direct counselling , it will be essential in signposting individuals to specialised services, such as bereavement counselling, mental health services and financial advice. The service will include: * Support in dealing with the police * Guidance through the coroner process, including inquest support * Assistance with funeral arrangements * Help with informing family members and friends of the death * Financial advice and signposting to appropriate services * Emotional support during this challenging time. The Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service will offer essential, non-counselling support to adults affected by suicide, providing a bridge to specialist services as needed. The service will operate across Suffolk (excluding Waveney) and North East Essex and will be available via multiple access methods, including phone, text, video and face-to-face support. Approximate delivery timescales and costs: * Contract Value: PS91,700 per year (excl. VAT) * Contract Length: 2 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years * ITT (Invitation to Tender) Planned Publication Date: January 2025 * Contract Start Date: 1st July 2025 We invite interested providers to participate in our Soft Market Testing Exercise by completing a provider questionnaire https://forms.office.com/e/MrjnpdyeZM Your input will help us understand the market's capabilities and inform the service's structure. Depending on the questionnaire results, a formal Market Engagement Event may be held via MS Teams. If you wish to attend this event, please indicate this in your questionnaire response. If you would like to attend the event but choose not to complete the questionnaire, please email:admin.publichealthsuffolk@suffolk.gov.uk Please respond to the questionnaire by 24th November 2024 This request does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services. Estimated date of publication of contract notice, ( estimated date the tender will be advertised) January 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ca8413b-d175-4581-a75a-e2f27bec7c42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310798e6-45ce-4db0-b2cf-c196b57402db
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katie Sargeant
Contact Email
katie.sargeant@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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