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Worcestershire Suicide Bereavement Support Service

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2021 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the "Worcestershire Suicide Bereavement Support Service," aimed at addressing the gaps in support for individuals affected by suicide. This tender is classified under health and social work services and is currently in the active tender stage, with a closing date for applications set for 4pm on 24th September 2021. The service contract is expected to commence on 25th October 2021 and will run for three years. The procurement follows an open procedure and targets organisations experienced in providing support services.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for organisations in the health and social care sector, particularly those skilled in bereavement and mental health support services. Businesses that specialise in counselling, community support, and related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their outreach and impact within Worcestershire. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, highlighting the commitment to fostering a diverse array of service providers in this sensitive and essential area of public health.

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Notice Title

Worcestershire Suicide Bereavement Support Service

Notice Description

Suicide is a traumatic event; the impact is felt not only by immediate family and friends, but also by people in workplaces, communities, and wider society. Close family members are the most vulnerable group following a suicide, but research shows that postvention support should be available to people throughout the deceased's network. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) highlights the importance of providing timely offer of support to those bereaved through a suspected suicide, with an immediate proactive offer of help generally being seen as useful and impactful in connecting bereaved individuals to essential resources. Worcestershire currently has no formal suicide bereavement support offer in place. While our bereavement pathway does include some postvention support, this offer is inconsistent across districts. It is also not comprehensive enough in its reach. Recent research has identified that Gloucestershire is currently providing some bereavement support services to residents of Worcestershire owing to the current lack of local provision and lack of clarity around support options. We have also identified a gap in supporting professionals who are regularly coming into contact with community members bereaved by suicide. Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is seeking tenders from suitably experienced third sector organisations to provide a suicide bereavement support service for the duration of the 3-year contract. Full requirements can be found in the Service Specification. Please could all bidders ensure they read the Tender Guidance in full before attempting to apply. Closing Date: 4pm Friday 24th September 2021 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceea597a-ff3d-40fb-b7c7-2b711c692915
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Oct 2021 - 24 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Atkinson
Contact Email
aatkinson2@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905 846795

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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