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title: "Specialist Bereavement Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af4d"
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published: "2021-05-11"
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# Specialist Bereavement Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af4d

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## Summary

Kent County Council, in collaboration with Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, is seeking organisations to provide specialist bereavement support services for residents in Kent and Medway, titled "Specialist Bereavement Services." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the Planning stage. The procurement process employs an Open Procedure, with an initial contract duration of three years, anticipated to commence in early summer 2021, following a mobilisation period. Key dates relating to the tender process will be provided in forthcoming documentation, with potential extensions available for two additional years. The maximum contract value per year is set at £125,000 for two defined lots, with additional flexible funding available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for organisations specialising in mental health, support services, and trauma-informed practices. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering bereavement services, particularly those that address the needs of younger individuals or those bereaved by suicide, are well-positioned to compete. The segmented lots enable organisations to bid for specific areas of expertise, allowing for tailored proposals that meet the distinct needs of the Kent and Medway population.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC), in partnership with Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), are looking for an organisation or consortium of organisations to deliver new evidence-based bereavement support services for Kent and Medway residents. These services will need to be underpinned by Trauma Informed Approaches with the overarching aim of supporting individuals (who are experiencing high levels of distress and grief) by helping them to manage the impact of their bereavement and reduce the risk factors associated with this. These services will provide specialist support and should complement existing voluntary sector bereavement services. This opportunity covers the whole of Kent and Medway and will be broken down into lots: * Lot 1 - Specialist Bereavement Service for under 25-year-olds * Lot 2 - A Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide KCC is looking for an organisation(s) that have a track record of successfully delivering similar services and have a detailed understanding of the specific needs of people under 25 years old and/or affected by suicide. Organisations can bid for individual lots or both depending on experience and capabilities. It is the Council's intention to award the contract for an initial period of three years (36 months) with the potential to extend for a further two years in twelve-month extensions (subject to funding). The contract will commence early summer of 2021, following a mobilisation period. The maximum contract value is broken down as: * Lot 1 - PS125,000 per year plus an addition PS50,000 a year flexible funding pot which can be utilised throughout the contract term. * Lot 2 - PS125,000 per year for a support service for people bereaved by suicide

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010204-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 08:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010204-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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