--- title: "Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efe6b78b-92b5-4a7e-b711-82d6059413ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efe6b78b-92b5-4a7e-b711-82d6059413ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efe6b78b-92b5-4a7e-b711-82d6059413ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efe6b78b-92b5-4a7e-b711-82d6059413ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efe6b78b-92b5-4a7e-b711-82d6059413ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efe6b78b-92b5-4a7e-b711-82d6059413ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efe6b78b-92b5-4a7e-b711-82d6059413ec.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council has issued an open tender for the provision of a Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service. This service, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000) and Other Community, Social and Personal Services (CPV 98000000), will offer practical, person-centred community support to help individuals navigate the period following a suicide. The contract, valued at £366,800 exclusive of VAT, will run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 24th March 2025 at 12 noon, with the deadline for clarification questions set for 14th March 2025 at 12 noon. The service will be delivered primarily in the East of England, United Kingdom, with specifics available on the Suffolk County Council's website. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community support services to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market presence. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria specified. Companies with expertise in providing post-trauma support, resource signposting, and community outreach can leverage their experience to compete effectively for this contract. The procurement process follows an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive environment for all interested suppliers. ## Notice Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a 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. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS366,800.00 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 24th March 2025 at 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 14th March 2025 at 12 noon which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Bereavement by Suicide Community Support Service. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS366,800.00 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 24th March 2025 at 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 14th March 2025 at 12 noon which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e86668-06e9-4f0b-820e-c29ef759bd59 | | 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 | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £366,800 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | 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 - 18 Feb 2025 at 12:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e86668-06e9-4f0b-820e-c29ef759bd59 - 18 Feb 2025 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e86668-06e9-4f0b-820e-c29ef759bd59 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e86668-06e9-4f0b-820e-c29ef759bd59 18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us 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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