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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Suicide Bereavement Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056ba6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-15"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Suicide Bereavement Support Service

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056ba6

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Suicide Bereavement Support Service, covering Hertfordshire and West Essex. The service is classified under Community Health Services (CPV code 85323000) and aims to offer comprehensive emotional and practical support to individuals affected by suicide. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to run until 31st August 2026, with the possibility of extending it up to three additional one-year terms. The approximate total contract value is £296,940. The procurement was conducted as a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents opportunities primarily for service providers specialising in social and community health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and emotional support. Organisations collaborating with public health authorities or experienced in managing sensitive community support services would find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. As the service requires integrated support for individuals and their immediate communities, providers focusing on holistic and partnership-driven approaches may gain strategic advantages. The awarding of the contract to CHUMS Social Enterprise CIC, a Small to Medium Enterprise (SME), highlights the potential for SMEs to compete effectively when they possess niche expertise and a track record of delivering quality services.

## Notice

CHUMS offers an all-age suicide bereavement service across Hertfordshire and West Essex, supporting anyone affected by suicide. The service provides timely emotional and practical support to reduce the risk of further harm, including identifying and assisting others close to the bereaved-such as family, friends, and professionals. It also works in partnership with other organisations, using a risk management plan developed by Hertfordshire Public Health to ensure individuals receive the most appropriate care for their needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council has a requirement for a suicide bereavement support service. The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 with the option to extend for one (1) year, plus one (1) year, plus one (1) year. The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for one (1) year, plus one (1) year, plus one (1) year subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065517-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £296,940 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHUMS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 10:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065517-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045365-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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