--- title: "Reducing Hopelessness Through Positive Activities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bd25fc7-2e82-41e7-9d6d-1cc7e9a3339f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bd25fc7-2e82-41e7-9d6d-1cc7e9a3339f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bd25fc7-2e82-41e7-9d6d-1cc7e9a3339f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bd25fc7-2e82-41e7-9d6d-1cc7e9a3339f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-20" --- # Reducing Hopelessness Through Positive Activities Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bd25fc7-2e82-41e7-9d6d-1cc7e9a3339f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bd25fc7-2e82-41e7-9d6d-1cc7e9a3339f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bd25fc7-2e82-41e7-9d6d-1cc7e9a3339f.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a service named "Reducing Hopelessness Through Positive Activities". This service is aimed at supporting men in Norfolk aged 18 and above who are feeling depressed and hopeless. The procurement aligns with Public Health and the National strategy for Suicide Prevention priorities, with a focus on reducing deaths by suicide in Norfolk. The contract will involve delivering prevention and positive activities work across Norfolk & Waveney, focusing on promoting positive mental health outcomes for men. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 23rd May 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st October 2023 and ending on 30th September 2030. The industry category for this tender is Health and social work services. This tender by Norfolk County Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to engage in a multi-year partnership aimed at delivering impactful support services to men in Norfolk. Businesses with expertise in mental health support, community engagement, and partnership working would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process involves a strengths-based approach to supporting men's wellbeing through a mix of direct delivery, group work, and collaboration with other services. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to reducing the incidence of suicide and improving mental health outcomes in the region, thereby playing a vital role in public health improvement efforts. ## Notice Norfolk County Council is seeking to procure a service which is aimed at supporting men in Norfolk aged 18 and above presenting to GP's feeling depressed and hopeless. The procurement will be delivering against Public Health and the National strategy for Suicide Prevention priorities with agreed targets and deliverables. Our overarching aim is to reduce deaths by suicide in Norfolk to as close to zero as possible. Over 75% of those who take their own lives are male. Men often do not feel comfortable in seeking advice or support from traditional services available and some fall back on coping strategies that may be damaging to their health e.g., alcohol and drugs. The delivery partner will deliver the prevention and positive activities (PPA) work across Norfolk & Waveney. They will deliver this through a strengths-based approach supporting men to promote positive mental health outcomes by developing a better understanding of themselves throughout the various life stages. The work will need to be a mix of direct delivery, group work and partnership working, supporting men to engage with other services where necessary. The service will need to be committed to supporting men to overcome persistent and enduring challenges using approaches and techniques that will help them make the positive change needed in their wellbeing. The contract will be a multi-year opportunity working in close partnership with the Local Authority delivering to a men across Norfolk. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba3f29d-0914-408a-a3ff-dbf756eec5d5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2023 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba3f29d-0914-408a-a3ff-dbf756eec5d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba3f29d-0914-408a-a3ff-dbf756eec5d5 20th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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