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Specialist Bereavement Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 May 2021 at 08:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, in collaboration with Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, is seeking organisations to provide specialist bereavement support services for residents in Kent and Medway, titled "Specialist Bereavement Services." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the Planning stage. The procurement process employs an Open Procedure, with an initial contract duration of three years, anticipated to commence in early summer 2021, following a mobilisation period. Key dates relating to the tender process will be provided in forthcoming documentation, with potential extensions available for two additional years. The maximum contract value per year is set at £125,000 for two defined lots, with additional flexible funding available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for organisations specialising in mental health, support services, and trauma-informed practices. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering bereavement services, particularly those that address the needs of younger individuals or those bereaved by suicide, are well-positioned to compete. The segmented lots enable organisations to bid for specific areas of expertise, allowing for tailored proposals that meet the distinct needs of the Kent and Medway population.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Bereavement Services

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC), in partnership with Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), are looking for an organisation or consortium of organisations to deliver new evidence-based bereavement support services for Kent and Medway residents. These services will need to be underpinned by Trauma Informed Approaches with the overarching aim of supporting individuals (who are experiencing high levels of distress and grief) by helping them to manage the impact of their bereavement and reduce the risk factors associated with this. These services will provide specialist support and should complement existing voluntary sector bereavement services. This opportunity covers the whole of Kent and Medway and will be broken down into lots: * Lot 1 - Specialist Bereavement Service for under 25-year-olds * Lot 2 - A Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide KCC is looking for an organisation(s) that have a track record of successfully delivering similar services and have a detailed understanding of the specific needs of people under 25 years old and/or affected by suicide. Organisations can bid for individual lots or both depending on experience and capabilities. It is the Council's intention to award the contract for an initial period of three years (36 months) with the potential to extend for a further two years in twelve-month extensions (subject to funding). The contract will commence early summer of 2021, following a mobilisation period. The maximum contract value is broken down as: * Lot 1 - PS125,000 per year plus an addition PS50,000 a year flexible funding pot which can be utilised throughout the contract term. * Lot 2 - PS125,000 per year for a support service for people bereaved by suicide

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02af4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010204-2021
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
11 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Francesca Clark
Contact Email
francesca.clark@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000417708

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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