Award

Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Support Services

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2025 at 10:50

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 14:35

Tender

15 May 2025 at 13:27

Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is actively engaging in a procurement process for its "Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Support Services," located in Carmarthen, United Kingdom, within the UKL14 region. This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services, and has adhered to Welsh devolved regulations. The contracting authority has completed the tender stage, having concluded its planning and market engagement phases by 12th May 2025. An award notice was published on 8th July 2025, where Llanelli Mind was named as the supplier. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025, with a potential extension up to March 2029, highlighting a light-touch regime under an open competition policy. The procurement is valued at approximately £140,000, with a gross amount of £170,000, and follows a legal basis under the UKPGA scheme 2023/54.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the community, social, and personal services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public service delivery. The service focuses on reducing stigma and promoting early intervention, making it a prime prospect for organisations specializing in mental health, crisis intervention, and community support. With a thorough evaluation process focused entirely on quality, businesses capable of delivering compassionate, accessible, and non-judgemental support are encouraged to participate. Carmarthenshire County Council's commitment to strengthening local support networks presents a prospect for businesses to enhance their visibility and expertise in the realm of mental health and social services across the region.

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Notice Title

Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Support Services

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice - The Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Support Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend by up to 24 months

Planning Information

A market engagement event will be held on Monday 12th May 2025 @ 12:00 – 13:30 via Teams. Interested suppliers should notify us of their interest by emailing the Commissioning Development Inbox: CommissioningDevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05074e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044192-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Brown
Contact Email
lvbrown@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1AD
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LLANELLI MIND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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