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Specialist Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2026 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is leading a procurement process for a Specialist Support Service targeted at individuals bereaved by suicide across Kent and Medway. This service aligns with the Community Health Services category and invites proposals to provide a comprehensive, accessible, and trauma-informed support framework. Interested parties must engage in this tender process by 2 October 2026. The successful bidder will commence service delivery on 1 April 2027, with a contract duration of three years, and an option to extend an additional two years, focusing on services within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a substantial avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in delivering community health services. Businesses with capabilities in face-to-face, telephone, and virtual support are well-positioned to deliver the required services. By engaging in this contract, firms can establish a lasting impact in providing vital support to residents affected by suicide bereavement, leveraging partnerships with health, community, and voluntary sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide

Notice Description

Kent County Council, on behalf of the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Programme and in partnership with the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, is seeking market engagement to inform the future procurement of a Specialist Bereavement Support Service for people affected by suicide across Kent and Medway. The service will provide timely, accessible and trauma-informed emotional and practical support to individuals impacted by suicide, including family members, friends, colleagues, witnesses and professionals. The future provider will be expected to deliver a flexible countywide service through a combination of face-to-face, telephone and virtual support, working closely with health, community and voluntary sector partners. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to two further years. Kent County Council welcomes engagement from organisations interested in helping to shape the future service and deliver innovative, high-quality support for residents affected by suicide bereavement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dcca33b-497c-40e7-84f7-d62e30244852
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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