---
title: "Stepping Stones"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040db8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL"
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# Stepping Stones

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040db8

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## Summary

The Kirklees Council has awarded a contract for the provision of 'Stepping Stones', a support service for individuals who have self-harmed or attempted suicide in Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. The contract's initial value is £856,000, with Leeds Mind being the active supplier. The contract was signed on 15th January 2024. This procurement process falls under the 'Health and social work services' industry category and is in the 'Award' stage.

This tender by Kirklees Council for the 'Stepping Stones' support service offers a lucrative business opportunity for organisations experienced in health and social work services. The nature of the service delivery across different regions creates opportunities for local partners to collaborate and deliver integrated support. Businesses capable of providing sensitive and effective support services are well-suited to compete for this contract, seizing the chance for growth and community impact.

## Notice

Quotations were invited by the Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the Council) from Suppliers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for stepping stones - a support service for people who have self harmed and or attempted suicide throughout Calderdale Kirklees and Wakefield.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service is for adults (18 years and over) in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield (CKW) who have come to the attention of A&E, having self-harmed and or attempted suicide. The overall purpose of the Service is to contribute to the realisation of the Integrated Care System's 'Ten Ambitions'. One of these ambitions is to reduce suicide rates across West Yorkshire. The specification outlines the framework which will contribute to this reduction. The contract length is two (2) years with an option to extend (depending on success and impact and further funding being sought/available). This is a 'proof of concept' opportunity; therefore, any extension will be subject to review and funding opportunities at the time. The provider will work across the whole system to ensure that all partners are aware of the Service offer and develop appropriate links with referring organisations and onward signposting organisations in each area. Awareness of existing local support offers will be key to ensure smooth and integrated support. There will be flexibility within the Service to ensure adequate coverage across the CKW footprint (i.e. staff will be expected to work across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield as per need and demand).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002643-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £876,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £856,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CALDERDALE COUNCIL; WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 6NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees, TLE45 Wakefield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEEDS MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2024 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002643-2024
- 20 Oct 2023 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031032-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kirklees.gov.uk
- https://calderdale.gov.uk/v2/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/

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