--- title: "ESCC - AW - Support for survivors of suicide and people bereaved or affected by suicide" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31e8dc1f-9fe3-4243-b592-5a3742fd8ee7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31e8dc1f-9fe3-4243-b592-5a3742fd8ee7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31e8dc1f-9fe3-4243-b592-5a3742fd8ee7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31e8dc1f-9fe3-4243-b592-5a3742fd8ee7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-24" --- # ESCC - AW - Support for survivors of suicide and people bereaved or affected by suicide Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31e8dc1f-9fe3-4243-b592-5a3742fd8ee7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31e8dc1f-9fe3-4243-b592-5a3742fd8ee7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31e8dc1f-9fe3-4243-b592-5a3742fd8ee7.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council is seeking a single provider for the contract titled "Support for survivors of suicide and people bereaved or affected by suicide." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in East Sussex, UK. Currently in the tender phase, the contract has an initial period of 2.5 years starting from 1 October 2021 and ending on 31 March 2024, with the possibility of a further extension of up to 24 months. The tender submission deadline is set for 30 April 2021, with a total budget of £550,000, inclusive of a potential £100,000 in additional funding. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social support services, particularly those experienced in mental health and bereavement care. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will be expected to provide crucial support to individuals at risk of suicide, as well as to assist those bereaved by suicide, thereby contributing to the enhancement of community mental health initiatives in the region. ## Notice East Sussex County Council are seeking a single provider for the support for survivors of suicide and people bereaved or affected by suicide. The contract will be for an initial period of 2.5 years, from 01 October 2021 to 31 March 2024, with the option to extend the contract for a periods or periods up to a cumulative maximum of 24 months. The budget is ?100,000 per annum, with potential additional funding of up to ?100,000 over the duration of the contract (including the extension period). The provision aims to reduce risk of suicide for people in East Sussex and improve outcomes of those at risk of or affected by suicide including distress arising from and leading to, suicidal intentions and actions, and the suffering following bereavement by suicide. The key objectives relating to each of the two parts of the service are: (1) To reduce distress and the risk of suicide by supporting individuals (aged 16+ years) who are at risk by offering services explicitly focused on suicidal and self-harming behaviour. Also, to provide information and support for families, friends and colleagues who are concerned about someone who may be at risk of suicide. (2) To reduce distress and risk of suicide for those recently bereaved by suicide (aged 16+ years) with timely practical and emotional support, including an element of peer support where practicable and appropriate. Also, to improve pathways for those bereaved by suicide through partnership working. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60647e5c-c1c0-49f3-89e7-ef52db774d55 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (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 - 24 Mar 2021 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60647e5c-c1c0-49f3-89e7-ef52db774d55 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60647e5c-c1c0-49f3-89e7-ef52db774d55 24th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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