Tender

ESCC - AW - Support for survivors of suicide and people bereaved or affected by suicide

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Mar 2021 at 11:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking a single provider for the contract titled "Support for survivors of suicide and people bereaved or affected by suicide." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in East Sussex, UK. Currently in the tender phase, the contract has an initial period of 2.5 years starting from 1 October 2021 and ending on 31 March 2024, with the possibility of a further extension of up to 24 months. The tender submission deadline is set for 30 April 2021, with a total budget of £550,000, inclusive of a potential £100,000 in additional funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social support services, particularly those experienced in mental health and bereavement care. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will be expected to provide crucial support to individuals at risk of suicide, as well as to assist those bereaved by suicide, thereby contributing to the enhancement of community mental health initiatives in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - AW - Support for survivors of suicide and people bereaved or affected by suicide

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council are seeking a single provider for the support for survivors of suicide and people bereaved or affected by suicide. The contract will be for an initial period of 2.5 years, from 01 October 2021 to 31 March 2024, with the option to extend the contract for a periods or periods up to a cumulative maximum of 24 months. The budget is ?100,000 per annum, with potential additional funding of up to ?100,000 over the duration of the contract (including the extension period). The provision aims to reduce risk of suicide for people in East Sussex and improve outcomes of those at risk of or affected by suicide including distress arising from and leading to, suicidal intentions and actions, and the suffering following bereavement by suicide. The key objectives relating to each of the two parts of the service are: (1) To reduce distress and the risk of suicide by supporting individuals (aged 16+ years) who are at risk by offering services explicitly focused on suicidal and self-harming behaviour. Also, to provide information and support for families, friends and colleagues who are concerned about someone who may be at risk of suicide. (2) To reduce distress and risk of suicide for those recently bereaved by suicide (aged 16+ years) with timely practical and emotional support, including an element of peer support where practicable and appropriate. Also, to improve pathways for those bereaved by suicide through partnership working. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60647e5c-c1c0-49f3-89e7-ef52db774d55
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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