Tender

Suicide Prevention Service for Men Over 18 Years of Age

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 08:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a "Suicide Prevention Service for Men Over 18 Years of Age". This opportunity is situated within the health and social services industry category and is specifically open to voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that are based in or operate within South Tyneside. The contract's estimated gross value is £390,000, subject to an annual restriction of £65,000 (excl. VAT). Key dates include an enquiry period closing on 10th December 2025 and a submission deadline set for 17th December 2025. The project will address issues associated with mental health, social isolation, and substance use, among others, across South Tyneside.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for VCSEs aiming to expand their presence or services in the area of community health and social support. Organisations fluent in dealing with social isolation, mental health issues, and systemic inequalities, particularly those with a strong local presence, will be well-suited to compete. With no price evaluation involved, the council prioritises quality in service delivery, offering a stable and potentially extendable contract running from April 2026 to March 2029, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. As such, this is an auspicious prospect for organisations focused on expanding their missions while addressing pressing community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Suicide Prevention Service for Men Over 18 Years of Age

Notice Description

This procurement is restricted to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations based in or operating in South Tyneside only. If you are not a VCSE based in or currently operating in South Tyneside Council, please do not submit a bid. South Tyneside Council is seeking a provider to deliver a range of services to assist in the prevention of suicide. The service will be provided to men over the age of 18 years who are residents of South Tyneside and experience: * Being socially isolated and lonely. * A history of mental health issues. * Dual diagnosis. * Financial stress, retirement and unemployed. * Health problems. * Health inequalities, suicide rates are higher in more deprived areas. * Alcohol and substance use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend by a period or periods of up to 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e211
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074223-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

Notice Documents

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