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title: "Pilot for post suicide bereavement support for primary care staff"
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buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Pilot for post suicide bereavement support for primary care staff

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83fcdbcb-542c-44ee-beb5-32eb17bcf127

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council, in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council, is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Pilot for post suicide bereavement support for primary care staff." This procurement falls under the health services category (CPV classification 85100000) and focuses on providing bereavement support within the region of East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the engagement stage, with key dates including the publication of the early engagement notice on 20 December 2024 and an engagement end date set for 21 January 2025. The potential one-year pilot project aims to align with the Northamptonshire Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and support services, particularly those experienced in mental health and bereavement care. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as their involvement can foster business growth through contribution to an important social cause. Organisations capable of providing innovative support mechanisms and effective engagement with primary care staff will find this a suitable and rewarding opportunity to establish or expand their presence within public health service provision.

## Notice

The Northamptonshire Suicide Prevention Steering Group have highlighted the importance of providing effective bereavement support to those affected by suicide within the Northamptonshire Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2025. This engagement aims to inform the market of a potential opportunity and gather feedback regarding West Northamptonshire Council working together with North Northamptonshire Council, to appoint an organisation to pilot bereavement support for primary care staff for a 1-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a38d53-ae46-4061-96b8-f97a49b6bf57 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 10:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a38d53-ae46-4061-96b8-f97a49b6bf57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a38d53-ae46-4061-96b8-f97a49b6bf57
  20th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6338f26d-1e89-41d1-abee-19280c0b6af2
  Notice of procurement and market engagement questions.

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