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title: "Gloucestershire Suicide Bereavement Service"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Gloucestershire Suicide Bereavement Service

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05ded205-5936-4e33-abab-38653748a5c2

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council is seeking bids for the "Gloucestershire Suicide Bereavement Service," a project aimed at providing support to individuals and families affected by suicide. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 12 August 2021. The contract will run from 30 September 2021 until 30 September 2024, with a budget of £180,000 allocated for this service, which will operate in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant experience. Providers specialising in mental health, community support, and peer-led services would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The project emphasises the delivery of tailored support and information to bereaved families, highlighting a need for sensitive and compassionate service provision that can resonate well in the community and contribute to improving mental health outcomes.

## Notice

The Council wishes to commission a new suicide bereavement service for individuals and families affected by suicide. The postvention service will predominantly focus on the Next of Kin and close family of the deceased, and will offer a liaison service to help support their practical and emotional needs following the death; and guide them through the coronial and legal process. We are looking for a suitably experienced provider to deliver three main elements: I. A liaison function - providing tailored ongoing liaison support predominantly to the Next of Kin II. An information and signposting function. III. Development of peer led support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25180c1-6dc0-4bd1-a587-5ff53d6550d9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25180c1-6dc0-4bd1-a587-5ff53d6550d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25180c1-6dc0-4bd1-a587-5ff53d6550d9
  14th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8de284fa-676c-eb11-8108-005056b64545
  Advert

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