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Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training

Darlington Borough Council

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23 Mar 2026 at 12:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training, a service aimed at enhancing community responses to suicide prevention. The contract falls under the services industry category and is specifically for training services. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract was signed on 20th March 2026 and is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2028, with potential extensions for two additional years. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition, described as being below the threshold, indicating a focused selection process tailored for specific suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in community-focused training services, mental health, and wellness industries. Given the council's commitment to developing these vital public services, businesses like If U Care Share Foundation have successfully secured this contract, leveraging their expertise in delivering training that addresses sensitive community issues. The contract's provision for renewal underscores the potential for long-term collaboration, making it particularly attractive to SMEs that are prepared to offer innovative solutions in the field of mental health training and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training

Notice Description

The Council is seeking the provision of a Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training service to provide training which is intended to raise awareness to strengthen suicide prevention response, build confidence and advise when responding to disclosures within community settings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067146
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026208-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Darlington Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

If U Care Share Foundation

Further Information

Notice Documents

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