--- title: "There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS S" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2159db7-510a-490d-bfbf-3da93ca0b52a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2159db7-510a-490d-bfbf-3da93ca0b52a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2159db7-510a-490d-bfbf-3da93ca0b52a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2159db7-510a-490d-bfbf-3da93ca0b52a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-12" --- # There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS S Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2159db7-510a-490d-bfbf-3da93ca0b52a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2159db7-510a-490d-bfbf-3da93ca0b52a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2159db7-510a-490d-bfbf-3da93ca0b52a.json) ## Summary The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for wellbeing support services in response to emerging evidence of vicarious trauma among staff involved in suicide prevention. The contract, valued at 0 GBP, was awarded to Coastal Wellbeing Limited. The tender had a value of 50,000 GBP and a tender deadline of April 9, 2024. The contract period is from May 1, 2024, to May 1, 2025, with the procurement method being 'competitive quotation (below threshold)'. The main procurement category is 'services' related to psychiatrist or psychologist services, guidance and counselling services, and physical well-being services. This tender opportunity from the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board offers a chance for businesses in counselling and well-being services to participate and grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable for this opportunity. The contract involves providing reflective practice sessions for staff supporting frontline suicide prevention in Sussex. Businesses offering mental health and well-being services are well-suited to compete for this contract and support vital public health initiatives. ## Notice There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS Sussex, is required to commission a programme of wellbeing support including Reflective Practice for small groups for staff who work to support frontline Suicide Prevention across Sussex. Additional one-to-one support will also be offered should the need arise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc4ed85-3539-4674-92ec-7c6c30300bc7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COASTAL WELLBEING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 98330000 - Physical well-being services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc4ed85-3539-4674-92ec-7c6c30300bc7 - 25 Mar 2024 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209a1668-2c8e-4dd5-bd4c-6442d44d6971 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc4ed85-3539-4674-92ec-7c6c30300bc7 12th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209a1668-2c8e-4dd5-bd4c-6442d44d6971 25th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=esussex Proactis Supplier Network ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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