--- title: "Worcestershire Suicide Bereavement Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d592c3fa-2e2c-4330-ad2f-e745cd89d313" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d592c3fa-2e2c-4330-ad2f-e745cd89d313" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d592c3fa-2e2c-4330-ad2f-e745cd89d313.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d592c3fa-2e2c-4330-ad2f-e745cd89d313.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-01" --- # Worcestershire Suicide Bereavement Support Service Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d592c3fa-2e2c-4330-ad2f-e745cd89d313 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d592c3fa-2e2c-4330-ad2f-e745cd89d313) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d592c3fa-2e2c-4330-ad2f-e745cd89d313.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the "Worcestershire Suicide Bereavement Support Service," aimed at addressing the gaps in support for individuals affected by suicide. This tender is classified under health and social work services and is currently in the active tender stage, with a closing date for applications set for 4pm on 24th September 2021. The service contract is expected to commence on 25th October 2021 and will run for three years. The procurement follows an open procedure and targets organisations experienced in providing support services. This tender offers a significant opportunity for organisations in the health and social care sector, particularly those skilled in bereavement and mental health support services. Businesses that specialise in counselling, community support, and related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their outreach and impact within Worcestershire. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, highlighting the commitment to fostering a diverse array of service providers in this sensitive and essential area of public health. ## Notice Suicide is a traumatic event; the impact is felt not only by immediate family and friends, but also by people in workplaces, communities, and wider society. Close family members are the most vulnerable group following a suicide, but research shows that postvention support should be available to people throughout the deceased's network. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) highlights the importance of providing timely offer of support to those bereaved through a suspected suicide, with an immediate proactive offer of help generally being seen as useful and impactful in connecting bereaved individuals to essential resources. Worcestershire currently has no formal suicide bereavement support offer in place. While our bereavement pathway does include some postvention support, this offer is inconsistent across districts. It is also not comprehensive enough in its reach. Recent research has identified that Gloucestershire is currently providing some bereavement support services to residents of Worcestershire owing to the current lack of local provision and lack of clarity around support options. We have also identified a gap in supporting professionals who are regularly coming into contact with community members bereaved by suicide. Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is seeking tenders from suitably experienced third sector organisations to provide a suicide bereavement support service for the duration of the 3-year contract. Full requirements can be found in the Service Specification. Please could all bidders ensure they read the Tender Guidance in full before attempting to apply. Closing Date: 4pm Friday 24th September 2021 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceea597a-ff3d-40fb-b7c7-2b711c692915 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 24 Oct 2024 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Sep 2021 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceea597a-ff3d-40fb-b7c7-2b711c692915 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceea597a-ff3d-40fb-b7c7-2b711c692915 1st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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