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Gloucestershire County Council Suicide Bereavement

Gloucestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Jan 2026 at 09:35

Tender Notice
Award

08 Jan 2026 at 10:45

Award Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 14:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully awarded a contract concerning the provision of support and information services for individuals bereaved by suicide, a significant community and social service initiative. This procurement process is part of the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. The tender, under the "Other community, social and personal services" category, has an estimated total value of £700,000 for a duration extending up to seven years, including extensions. Rethink Trading Limited has been selected as the provider through an open procedure, with the active contract having been signed on 8 January 2026. The services will be rendered in the UKK13 region, ensuring continuous support beyond the expiration of the current contract on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing mental health and community support services. Given its alignment with key national strategies, it is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises focused on innovation, integration of services, and social value. Companies that excel in reducing health inequalities and introducing effective collaborative health solutions stand to enhance their market presence and contribute to significant social impact within the Gloucestershire region. This contract leverages a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which places continued emphasis on quality, innovation, and service sustainability as essential criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gloucestershire County Council Suicide Bereavement

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a provider who can Provide information and support to those bereaved by suicide. Support to those bereaved by suicide is identified as a priority action in the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. Total estimated value - PS700,000 (ex VAT) Yearly value is PS100,000. Initial total contract value for three years is PS300,000 and with all extensions taken will be overall total contract value of PS700,000 for seven years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a provider who can Provide information and support to those bereaved by suicide. Support to those bereaved by suicide is identified as a priority action in the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. Total estimated value - PS700,000 (ex VAT) Yearly value is PS100,000. Initial total contract value for three years is PS300,000 and with all extensions taken will be overall total contract value of PS700,000 for seven years.

Renewal: Contract to start 01 April 2026 for three years with option to extend twice for two years each extension. 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, if first option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2031, if second option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006913-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Gloucestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Rethink Trading Limited

Further Information

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