Tender

Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 12:04

Tender Notice
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18 Feb 2025 at 11:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has issued an open tender for the provision of a Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service. This service, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000) and Other Community, Social and Personal Services (CPV 98000000), will offer practical, person-centred community support to help individuals navigate the period following a suicide. The contract, valued at £366,800 exclusive of VAT, will run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 24th March 2025 at 12 noon, with the deadline for clarification questions set for 14th March 2025 at 12 noon. The service will be delivered primarily in the East of England, United Kingdom, with specifics available on the Suffolk County Council's website.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community support services to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market presence. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria specified. Companies with expertise in providing post-trauma support, resource signposting, and community outreach can leverage their experience to compete effectively for this contract. The procurement process follows an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive environment for all interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service will provide practical, person-centred community support to help individuals navigate the difficult period following a suicide. While the service will not offer direct counselling, it will be essential in signposting individuals to specialised services, such as bereavement counselling, mental health services and financial advice. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS366,800.00 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 24th March 2025 at 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 14th March 2025 at 12 noon which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS366,800.00 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 24th March 2025 at 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 14th March 2025 at 12 noon which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efe6b78b-92b5-4a7e-b711-82d6059413ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e86668-06e9-4f0b-820e-c29ef759bd59
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£366,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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