--- title: "Suicide Bereavement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70269532-5e6e-49c3-9054-50b082c1d4f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70269532-5e6e-49c3-9054-50b082c1d4f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70269532-5e6e-49c3-9054-50b082c1d4f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70269532-5e6e-49c3-9054-50b082c1d4f6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-05" --- # Suicide Bereavement Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70269532-5e6e-49c3-9054-50b082c1d4f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70269532-5e6e-49c3-9054-50b082c1d4f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70269532-5e6e-49c3-9054-50b082c1d4f6.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is actively seeking a provider to deliver information and support services to individuals bereaved by suicide, which aligns with the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. This tender process is in the active stage, with its publication date on the 2nd of October 2025. The procurement caters to the hospital support services sector within the United Kingdom, specifically in England, and the procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 1st of April 2026, with an initial three-year term and potential extensions twice for an additional two years each. The tender deadline is set for the 7th of November 2025 at 23:59, with a total potential budget of £700,000 covering all possible extensions. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hospital support services, particularly those focused on mental health and bereavement counselling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate as they are deemed suitable for this tender. The new contract will ensure continued service availability for Gloucester residents, offering a significant prospect for service providers to expand their impact and enhance community well-being. Providers with expertise in suicide bereavement support are ideally suited to compete, given the specific requirements outlined in the tender and the emphasis on maintaining service continuity beyond the existing service framework. The open procedure invites wide participation, fostering competitive bidding and potential business growth for suitably equipped organisations. ## Notice Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a provider who can Provide information and support to those bereaved by suicide. Support to those bereaved by suicide is identified as a priority action in the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. A suicide bereavement support service has been in place in Gloucestershire since January 2022, and the current contract expires on 31st March 2026. The Council wishes to procure a new contract to ensure bereavement support remains available to Gloucestershire residents. Contract to start 01 April 2026 for three years with option to extend twice for two years each extension. 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, if first option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2031, if second option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2033. Maximum capped total budge (inc extensions). PS700,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94030cf8-fa9c-4901-a56a-dcaaede676b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 2TH | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85112000 - Hospital support services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2025 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94030cf8-fa9c-4901-a56a-dcaaede676b2 - 5 Nov 2025 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f368f03-3f2d-4969-9d65-22c8fec383b0 - 2 Oct 2025 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba7148f-204d-4e23-85aa-559df0ae3dde ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94030cf8-fa9c-4901-a56a-dcaaede676b2 5th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f368f03-3f2d-4969-9d65-22c8fec383b0 5th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba7148f-204d-4e23-85aa-559df0ae3dde 2nd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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