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Contract for the Provision of a Suicide Bereavement Support Service

Hertfordshire County Council

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15 Oct 2025 at 11:17

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01 Aug 2025 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Suicide Bereavement Support Service, covering Hertfordshire and West Essex. The service is classified under Community Health Services (CPV code 85323000) and aims to offer comprehensive emotional and practical support to individuals affected by suicide. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to run until 31st August 2026, with the possibility of extending it up to three additional one-year terms. The approximate total contract value is £296,940. The procurement was conducted as a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents opportunities primarily for service providers specialising in social and community health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and emotional support. Organisations collaborating with public health authorities or experienced in managing sensitive community support services would find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. As the service requires integrated support for individuals and their immediate communities, providers focusing on holistic and partnership-driven approaches may gain strategic advantages. The awarding of the contract to CHUMS Social Enterprise CIC, a Small to Medium Enterprise (SME), highlights the potential for SMEs to compete effectively when they possess niche expertise and a track record of delivering quality services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Suicide Bereavement Support Service

Notice Description

CHUMS offers an all-age suicide bereavement service across Hertfordshire and West Essex, supporting anyone affected by suicide. The service provides timely emotional and practical support to reduce the risk of further harm, including identifying and assisting others close to the bereaved-such as family, friends, and professionals. It also works in partnership with other organisations, using a risk management plan developed by Hertfordshire Public Health to ensure individuals receive the most appropriate care for their needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council has a requirement for a suicide bereavement support service. The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 with the option to extend for one (1) year, plus one (1) year, plus one (1) year. The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for one (1) year, plus one (1) year, plus one (1) year subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056ba6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065517-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£296,940 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHUMS Social Enterprise CIC

Further Information

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