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Support service for people bereaved by suicide - Prior Information Notice

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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23 Aug 2021 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is initiating a tender for the "Support service for people bereaved by suicide," which is focused on health and social work services. Located in Hampshire, the procurement is currently in the planning stage with proposals due by 20th September 2021. The service aims to support individuals affected by suicide and improve training for related services, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2025. This market consultation invites relevant parties to engage and share insights to shape the forthcoming tender process.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health support, counselling, and community health services to grow by contributing to a crucial suicide prevention programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organizations (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, leveraging their expertise in providing services that address the needs of vulnerable populations across the Hampshire, Southampton, and Isle of Wight areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support service for people bereaved by suicide - Prior Information Notice

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council are seeking to consult with the market on behalf of our partners in Hampshire, Southampton and the Isle of Wight prior to going out to tender for a Bereavement Support Service. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) footprint has been allocated funding for a Suicide Prevention Programme. The overarching programme focuses on three of the main priority areas identified in the National Suicide Prevention Strategy: o middle-aged men (aged 35-54 years), who remain at the highest risk of suicide o people who use mental health services, who account for around a third of all suicides in England o people who self-harm, which is the biggest indicator of suicide risk. In addition to the three priorities identified above, is support for people bereaved by suicide or suspected suicide. The purpose of the service will be to provide: o Single Point of Access: provision on bereavement support to those affected by suicide or suspected suicide from the point of bereavement o Information Provision, Awareness Raising and Partnership Working; and, o Training: Provision of training to upskill existing services including statutory and voluntary organisations. Attached is some further information along with a questionnaire which we encourage interested parties to complete and return by the return deadline. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently undertaking a market engagement exercise for the following project - Support service for people bereaved by suicide. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c57a147-dc88-447b-862f-a527a1cfbe37
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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