--- title: "SCC AE Suicide Bereavement Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034525" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034525" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034525.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034525.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-17" --- # SCC AE Suicide Bereavement Support Services Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034525 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034525) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034525.json) ## Summary The Surrey County Council is seeking to procure suicide bereavement support services to provide one-to-one support to individuals affected by suicide. This tender, identified by the title "SCC AE Suicide Bereavement Support Services," falls under the main procurement category of services in the social work services without accommodation classification. The total contract value is £246,000 in GBP. The tender is in the active status and is following an open procedure procurement method. The Council has an accelerated timetable due to increased demand over the past two years and the need to acquire the best value. The deadline for submission of tenders is September 1, 2022, with the award period starting on the same day. The procurement process aims to address critical support needs for suicide-bereaved individuals in Surrey. This tender for suicide bereavement support services by Surrey County Council presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the social work services and health sector. Businesses with experience in providing support services to individuals facing mental health challenges and bereavement may find this opportunity well-suited for their offerings. The tender offers a 2-year service contract with a focus on raising awareness of suicide bereavement support and providing comprehensive assistance to bereaved individuals. The Council's procurement approach aims to streamline the process and deliver essential support services effectively. Interested businesses should consider the specific requirements outlined in the tender documentation to align their proposals with the needs identified by Surrey County Council. ## Notice Surrey are looking to procure a suicide bereavement support service to provide one-to --one support to people bereaved by suicide. The provider will work alongside the Council and Surrey Police. The support is based on recommendations from Support After Suicide. Please refer to the following resources for guidance: https://hub.supportaftersuicide.org.uk/resource?_sft_res_publisher=phe ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provision of support after a suspected suicide is critical to addressing suicide risk and improving the mental wellbeing of people who have been bereaved by suicide. The winning provider would be required to raise awareness of suicide bereavement support through frontline health and social care professionals, as well as provide support to the bereaved. The levels of support to each bereaved member will differ, therefore the successful provider will carry out an assessment before offering support, such as: * Dealing with police * Financial guidance and advocacy * Emotional support * Spiritual support to give comfort and support to the family * Dealing with employers, schools etc * Dealing with the affairs of the deceased * Liaising with multi agencies such as coroner, medical professionals, and police * Support to deal with funeral arrangements * Referral to counselling support in Surrey ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022735-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £246,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | REIIGATE | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH2 8EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch | | Westminster constituency | Reigate | | Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2022 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022735-2022 - 10 Jun 2022 at 12:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016000-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://hub.supportaftersuicide.org.uk/resource?_sft_res_publisher=phe - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/ - https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/health-and-welfare/about-public-health ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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