This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2023 at 14:52

Tender

20 Apr 2023 at 16:54

Planning

22 Mar 2023 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Service" under the main procurement category of health and social work services. The project aims to reduce the suicide rate in Norfolk and Waveney through intensive localised support services immediately after a suspected suicide. The service has been awarded to Norfolk and Waveney Mind, an SME, with a contract value of £1,317,400. The tender was managed through an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 29th June 2023.

This contract opportunity presents a chance for businesses operating in the health and social work services sector to engage with the local authority in delivering suicide prevention and bereavement support services. Companies with a focus on mental health support, community counselling, or bereavement care are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Being aware of the latest national and local strategies for health and social care can enhance a company's competitive advantage in securing contracts like this one from Norfolk County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Service

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has appointed a single provider for the provision of Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council has appointed a single provider for the provision of Suicide Prevention ServicesSuicide prevention remains a national priority. The national strategy outlines two principal objectives: to reduce the suicide rate in the general population and provide better information and support for those bereaved or affected by suicide.Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) area is one of eight areas previously prioritised by NHS England to receive transformation funding for suicide prevention activities, as part of the National Suicide Prevention Programme. The county's Suicide Prevention Strategy 2021-2026 aims to reduce the suicide rate across Norfolk and Waveney to as close to zero as possible.The service will deliver localised suicide bereavement resources including an intensive support offer immediately after a suspected suicide

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b541
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018553-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,352,610 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,317,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
29 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Norfolk and Waveney Mind

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