--- title: "Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3850081-ee81-4b46-a082-f3102941da74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3850081-ee81-4b46-a082-f3102941da74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3850081-ee81-4b46-a082-f3102941da74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3850081-ee81-4b46-a082-f3102941da74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-05" --- # Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3850081-ee81-4b46-a082-f3102941da74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3850081-ee81-4b46-a082-f3102941da74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3850081-ee81-4b46-a082-f3102941da74.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service" under the health and social work services industry category (CPV: 85000000). The service aims to provide practical, person-centred community support for individuals affected by suicide across Suffolk (excluding Waveney) and North East Essex. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 16th December 2024. This initial engagement will conclude on the same date, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) set to be published in January 2025. The expected contract start date is 1st July 2025, and the contract will run for two years with an optional two-year extension. The estimated annual contract value is £91,700 (excluding VAT). This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services (CPV: 98000000) to engage in delivering essential support services to bereaved individuals. Companies with expertise in providing guidance through legal processes, emotional support, and financial advice will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Council’s aim to attract a diverse range of suppliers. The engagement process will help potential suppliers understand the scope and requirements of the tender, thereby positioning themselves for potential growth through the provision of these critical services. ## Notice Market Engagement Virtual Event: 16th December 2024 - 10:30 - 11:30 The Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service will provide practical, person-centred community support to help individuals navigate the difficult period following a suicide. While the service will not offer direct counselling, it will be essential in signposting individuals to specialised services, such as bereavement counselling, mental health services and financial advice. The service will include: Support in dealing with the police Guidance through the coroner process, including inquest support Assistance with funeral arrangements Help with informing family members and friends of the death Financial advice and signposting to appropriate services Emotional support during this challenging time The Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service will offer essential, non-counselling support to adults affected by suicide, providing a bridge to specialist services as needed. The service will operate across Suffolk (excluding Waveney) and North East Essex and will be available via multiple access methods, including phone, text, video and face-to-face support. Approximate delivery timescales and costs: Contract Value: PS91,700 per year (excl. VAT) Contract Length: 2 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years ITT (Invitation to Tender) Planned Publication Date: January 2025 Contract Start Date: 1st July 2025 If you would like to attend the virtual market engagement event on 16th December at 10:30 a.m. please email: admin.publichealthsuffolk@suffolk.gov.uk This request does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services. This procurement and the subsequent contract will fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09afd4c-0597-4751-9f72-b2fc6fe66ccd | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 5 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Dec 2024 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2024 at 14:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09afd4c-0597-4751-9f72-b2fc6fe66ccd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09afd4c-0597-4751-9f72-b2fc6fe66ccd 5th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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