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Bereavement by Suicide Support

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:09

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TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Award

09 Mar 2026 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Bereavement by Suicide Support" service in East Sussex has been completed, with the contract now awarded by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board. This falls under the services industry, specifically the miscellaneous health services category. The contract aims to provide information, advice, and support to individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide. The procurement followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations with a direct award process, and the contract is valued at £56,100 per annum, totalling £168,300 including a potential extension of 12 months. The contract begins on 1st April 2026 and may extend till 31st March 2029. The Sussex Community Development Association has been confirmed as the supplier for this initiative, reinforcing the commitment to reduce health inequalities in the region.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for organisations involved in health services, especially those with expertise in mental health and support for bereavement by suicide. The direct award process implies a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing service delivery without formal competition. Businesses with strong capabilities in integrating services with local authorities, police, hospitals, and community initiatives might find collaboration possibilities. The service emphasises quality, innovation, social value, and sustainability, suggesting that enterprises adept in creating collaborative environments and those that offer versatile support systems stand well-positioned to complement or expand their services in the Sussex region. The service contributes to the Sussex Suicide Prevention Programme, enhancing the region's proactive response to mental health and well-being challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bereavement by Suicide Support

Notice Description

This contract provides an East Sussex service to provide information, advice and support for loved ones of individuals who have died by suicide.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services provided are information, advice and support for loved ones of individuals who have died by suicide. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice (Direct Award Process C). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via email to: robert.kitt1@nhs.net by midnight (23:59 hrs) on 20/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for an initial term of 24 months, from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2028 with the option to extend for an additional period of 12 months to 31/03/2029. The service value is PS56,100 per annum; PS168,300 total inclusive of 6-month extension.

Options: Option to extend the contract for an additional period of 12 months.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award notice. The awarding of this contract under Direct Award Process C is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026425-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LTD

Further Information

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