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Suicide Prevention Pilot Service

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 13:23

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, under Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing the procurement process for the Suicide Prevention Pilot Service. This service aims to support adults over 18 in the Gwent region, who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or crisis situations driven by acute life events. The process has moved to the award stage, with the Jacob Abraham Foundation selected due to their high combined score. The open procedure tender method was used. The standstill period allows for representations until 20th April 2026. The contract, valued at £50,000, is expected to enhance community health services in locations falling under region codes UKL16 and UKL21.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in community health and support services, particularly those proficient in handling crises involving mental health. With an emphasis on quality over price in the award criteria, businesses with strong expertise and innovative solutions in counselling, guidance, and similar services stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, have successfully engaged with this tender, showcasing their capability to contribute to public health initiatives and potentially foster growth through collaborations with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Suicide Prevention Pilot Service

Notice Description

The pilot service will provide support for adult (18+) residents of Gwent who: - Are experiencing intense and distressing suicidal thoughts and/or have recently made a suicide attempt. - Are not eligible for support from: crisis team, secondary mental health care including community mental health teams. - Do not have an underlying mental health diagnosis for which they are receiving specialist mental health service input or complex drug/alcohol dependencies. - Are experiencing a crisis that has been driven by acute life events such as relationship breakdowns, financial problems, bereavement or job loss. - Do not need urgent medical attention for a physical health concern. - Are willing to engage in the service. - Are affected by someone who is experiencing suicidal ideations and/or has made a suicide attempt, e.g., partners/families/frontline staff and anyone who witnessed a suicide attempt. See tender documents for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The pilot service will provide support for adult (18+) residents of Gwent who: - Are experiencing intense and distressing suicidal thoughts and/or have recently made a suicide attempt. - Are not eligible for support from: crisis team, secondary mental health care including community mental health teams. - Do not have an underlying mental health diagnosis for which they are receiving specialist mental health service input or complex drug/alcohol dependencies. - Are experiencing a crisis that has been driven by acute life events such as relationship breakdowns, financial problems, bereavement or job loss. - Do not need urgent medical attention for a physical health concern. - Are willing to engage in the service. - Are affected by someone who is experiencing suicidal ideations and/or has made a suicide attempt, e.g., partners/families/frontline staff and anyone who witnessed a suicide attempt. see tender documents for further information.

Renewal: as per specification document - once ended there may be an opportunity for renewal should the pilot be a success.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032454-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the pilot is a success, then it may be subject to renewal

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOB ABRAHAM FOUNDATION

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