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Targeted Suicide Prevention Training

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of targeted suicide prevention training services across County Durham. This contract involves three tiers of training aimed at different audiences, underlining a focus on education and training services. The procurement process was conducted below the threshold, with the contract awarded on 19th August 2025 to IF U CARE SHARE FOUNDATION, a large voluntary, community and social enterprise organisation, recognised as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 1st September 2028, with options to extend subject to approvals. The main procurement category is services, and the contract was signed with a gross value of £230,040.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focusing on mental health and community well-being. Organisations with expertise in developing and delivering high-impact training programmes could find lucrative potential in similar future contracts. Companies that can demonstrate an ability to adapt to socially impactful educational needs will be well-positioned to benefit. As a public authority, Durham County Council is keen on partnerships with providers equipped to support its community-centric objectives, providing an excellent platform for businesses seeking to expand their public service offerings.

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Notice Title

Targeted Suicide Prevention Training

Notice Description

Targeted suicide prevention training across County Durham, with 3 tiers of training aimed at different audiences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a695
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061642-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IF U CARE SHARE FOUNDATION

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