Tender

Suicide Bereavement

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 10:49

Tender Notice
Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is actively seeking a provider to deliver information and support services to individuals bereaved by suicide, which aligns with the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. This tender process is in the active stage, with its publication date on the 2nd of October 2025. The procurement caters to the hospital support services sector within the United Kingdom, specifically in England, and the procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 1st of April 2026, with an initial three-year term and potential extensions twice for an additional two years each. The tender deadline is set for the 7th of November 2025 at 23:59, with a total potential budget of £700,000 covering all possible extensions.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hospital support services, particularly those focused on mental health and bereavement counselling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate as they are deemed suitable for this tender. The new contract will ensure continued service availability for Gloucester residents, offering a significant prospect for service providers to expand their impact and enhance community well-being. Providers with expertise in suicide bereavement support are ideally suited to compete, given the specific requirements outlined in the tender and the emphasis on maintaining service continuity beyond the existing service framework. The open procedure invites wide participation, fostering competitive bidding and potential business growth for suitably equipped organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Suicide Bereavement

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a provider who can Provide information and support to those bereaved by suicide. Support to those bereaved by suicide is identified as a priority action in the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. A suicide bereavement support service has been in place in Gloucestershire since January 2022, and the current contract expires on 31st March 2026. The Council wishes to procure a new contract to ensure bereavement support remains available to Gloucestershire residents. Contract to start 01 April 2026 for three years with option to extend twice for two years each extension. 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, if first option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2031, if second option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2033. Maximum capped total budge (inc extensions). PS700,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94030cf8-fa9c-4901-a56a-dcaaede676b2
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85112000 - Hospital support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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