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title: "Specialist Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide"
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# Specialist Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f845f2b-be74-497f-935b-a83353ec1471

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## Summary

Kent County Council is leading a procurement process for a Specialist Support Service targeted at individuals bereaved by suicide across Kent and Medway. This service aligns with the Community Health Services category and invites proposals to provide a comprehensive, accessible, and trauma-informed support framework. Interested parties must engage in this tender process by 2 October 2026. The successful bidder will commence service delivery on 1 April 2027, with a contract duration of three years, and an option to extend an additional two years, focusing on services within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a substantial avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in delivering community health services. Businesses with capabilities in face-to-face, telephone, and virtual support are well-positioned to deliver the required services. By engaging in this contract, firms can establish a lasting impact in providing vital support to residents affected by suicide bereavement, leveraging partnerships with health, community, and voluntary sector organisations.

## Notice

Kent County Council, on behalf of the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Programme and in partnership with the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, is seeking market engagement to inform the future procurement of a Specialist Bereavement Support Service for people affected by suicide across Kent and Medway. The service will provide timely, accessible and trauma-informed emotional and practical support to individuals impacted by suicide, including family members, friends, colleagues, witnesses and professionals. The future provider will be expected to deliver a flexible countywide service through a combination of face-to-face, telephone and virtual support, working closely with health, community and voluntary sector partners. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to two further years. Kent County Council welcomes engagement from organisations interested in helping to shape the future service and deliver innovative, high-quality support for residents affected by suicide bereavement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dcca33b-497c-40e7-84f7-d62e30244852 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dcca33b-497c-40e7-84f7-d62e30244852

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dcca33b-497c-40e7-84f7-d62e30244852
  4th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1055569266
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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