Planning

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

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new initiative titled "Kent's Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops." This service, classified under the community health services industry category, aims to provide essential support to individuals affected by suicide in Kent and Medway, as well as training workshops to improve suicide prevention awareness. The project is currently in its planning phase, and a preliminary market engagement event is scheduled virtually for 11th March 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Interested parties are invited to engage with the council via email to discuss the feasibility and design of the proposed services.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses operating in the fields of mental health support, counselling services, and educational workshops. Organisations experienced in delivering community health services, particularly those with expertise in crisis management and suicide prevention training, will find this tender aligns well with their service offerings. By participating, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector and contribute to a meaningful cause, addressing critical health and well-being needs within the community of Kent and Medway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064882
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

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

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