D3 Tenders | Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops

Notice Information

Notice Title

Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops

Notice Description

Kent County Council is publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to invite organisations and individuals interested in attending a prospective engagement event regarding the development of Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops. The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide support to individuals living and Kent and Medway, specifically targeting: *Close family members of the individual who died *Friends, colleagues, witness and other people affected by a suicide *People who are working to support, or who are spending time with, people bereaved by suicide The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide emotional support and practical support to these individuals, assisting with matters such as dealing with police, coroners and inquests. The Suicide Prevention Training Workshops will provide training to individuals in Kent and Medway who have an interest in suicide prevention. The service aims to *Improve awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques *Improve confidence and knowledge of how to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide and signpost appropriately *Improve awareness of the available service in Kent and Medway This event will outline the requirements of Kent County Council for the Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and the Suicide Prevention Training Workshops and seek stakeholder input on the feasibility and design of these services. An engagement event is scheduled for: VIRTUAL Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide support to individuals living and Kent and Medway, specifically targeting: *Close family members of the individual who died *Friends, colleagues, witness and other people affected by a suicide *People who are working to support, or who are spending time with, people bereaved by suicide The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide emotional support and practical support to these individuals, assisting with matters such as dealing with police, coroners and inquests. The Suicide Prevention Training Workshops will provide training to individuals in Kent and Medway who have an interest in suicide prevention. The service aims to *Improve awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques *Improve confidence and knowledge of how to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide and signpost appropriately *Improve awareness of the available service in Kent and Medway

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-064881
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010300-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80561000 - Health training services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 4 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Alison Newman
Contact Email: suicideprevention@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone: +44 3000415807

Buyer Location

Locality: MAIDSTONE
Postcode: ME14 1XQ
Post Town: Rochester
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location: TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority: Maidstone
Electoral Ward: Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency: Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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