Award

Suicide Prevention Service for Men Over 18 Years of Age

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 14:04

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council is leading a procurement process titled "Suicide Prevention Service for Men Over 18 Years of Age," addressing the Health and Social Work Services category within the UKC22 region. This contract focuses on a critical service for men who are socially isolated, facing mental health challenges, or living in deprived areas of South Tyneside. The tender was initiated on 17th November 2025, and the award announced on 27th February 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and lasting for three years, having the potential to extend till 2031. The procurement method employed is an open competition, below the threshold, and specifically targets voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSE) already established or operating in South Tyneside.

This tender represents a targeted opportunity for VCSE organisations looking to extend their impact within the community, especially those experienced in addressing societal and mental health issues. By engaging in this process, potential suppliers can contribute to essential social services that could yield long-term benefits in health equity and suicide prevention in areas with higher deprivation rates. The tender process emphasises quality, setting a fixed annual price, encouraging suppliers who prioritise comprehensive service delivery and could benefit from securing a stable contract within this sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e211
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017957-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE CONCERN TYNESIDE SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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