--- title: "Bereavement Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-328a5f02-9c20-4402-a6c2-161efccb5272" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-328a5f02-9c20-4402-a6c2-161efccb5272" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-328a5f02-9c20-4402-a6c2-161efccb5272.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-328a5f02-9c20-4402-a6c2-161efccb5272.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-22" --- # Bereavement Support Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-328a5f02-9c20-4402-a6c2-161efccb5272 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-328a5f02-9c20-4402-a6c2-161efccb5272) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-328a5f02-9c20-4402-a6c2-161efccb5272.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for its tender titled "Bereavement Support." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The current procurement stage is open, with a deadline for submitting tender responses set for 1st October 2019. The contract, valued at £150,000, will commence on 1st January 2020, initially for two years with an option to extend for an additional four years. Interested parties should submit any clarifications by 23rd September 2019. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in bereavement support services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals affected by suicide and substance misuse. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the council is looking for suitably qualified and experienced providers capable of delivering a comprehensive service covering the Swindon CCG area, with a specific focus on services designed for children and young people. ## Notice Procurement of a Bereavement Support Service Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the procurement of the provision of bereavement support. Project Description Swindon Borough Council is looking to procure the provision of bereavement support that will provide the following: A service that will cover the geographical area as Swindon CCG and will include services to support those bereaved by suicide and substance misuse, which is a particular focus in Swindon. The service will be for people all ages with a specific service model for working with children and young people and people bereaved by suicide, as well as generic bereavement support. The initial contract will be for a 2 year service with the option to extend 2 + 2 years. The contract will run from 1st January 2020. The contract will cost no more than PS25,000 per annum with no inflationary uplifts. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. The relevant tender documents are included within this project webpage as attachments. Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via e-mail, including the project name clearly in the e-mail title, to Terry Johnson TJohnson2@swindon.gov.uk by 23/09/2019, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded as attachments on the project webpage attachments section. Therefore it is the Contractor's responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications, as you will not be advised when updates have been made. RFQ Responses are required to be submitted no later than 01/10/2019 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time by e-mail to Terry Johnson TJohnson2@swindon.gov.uk only. In the event of difficulties downloading tender documents, please refer to the named contact Terry Johnson TJohnson2@swindon.gov.uk This project has been advertised on the South West Portal, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, which is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN431263-69704389 We would encourage you to click on the 'Register interest' button to help the Council monitor the level of interest in this opportunity. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e899a88d-0933-40a8-bdb9-8dc15209dcc8 | | 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 | 22 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | 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 - 22 Aug 2019 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e899a88d-0933-40a8-bdb9-8dc15209dcc8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e899a88d-0933-40a8-bdb9-8dc15209dcc8 22nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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