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There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS S

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2024 at 13:50

Tender

25 Mar 2024 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for wellbeing support services in response to emerging evidence of vicarious trauma among staff involved in suicide prevention. The contract, valued at 0 GBP, was awarded to Coastal Wellbeing Limited. The tender had a value of 50,000 GBP and a tender deadline of April 9, 2024. The contract period is from May 1, 2024, to May 1, 2025, with the procurement method being 'competitive quotation (below threshold)'. The main procurement category is 'services' related to psychiatrist or psychologist services, guidance and counselling services, and physical well-being services.

This tender opportunity from the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board offers a chance for businesses in counselling and well-being services to participate and grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable for this opportunity. The contract involves providing reflective practice sessions for staff supporting frontline suicide prevention in Sussex. Businesses offering mental health and well-being services are well-suited to compete for this contract and support vital public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS S

Notice Description

There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS Sussex, is required to commission a programme of wellbeing support including Reflective Practice for small groups for staff who work to support frontline Suicide Prevention across Sussex. Additional one-to-one support will also be offered should the need arise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2159db7-510a-490d-bfbf-3da93ca0b52a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc4ed85-3539-4674-92ec-7c6c30300bc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sue Kaulsi
Contact Email
sue.kaulsi@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COASTAL WELLBEING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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