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title: "Gloucestershire County Council Suicide Bereavement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a6f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Gloucestershire County Council Suicide Bereavement

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a6f3

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully awarded a contract concerning the provision of support and information services for individuals bereaved by suicide, a significant community and social service initiative. This procurement process is part of the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. The tender, under the "Other community, social and personal services" category, has an estimated total value of £700,000 for a duration extending up to seven years, including extensions. Rethink Trading Limited has been selected as the provider through an open procedure, with the active contract having been signed on 8 January 2026. The services will be rendered in the UKK13 region, ensuring continuous support beyond the expiration of the current contract on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing mental health and community support services. Given its alignment with key national strategies, it is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises focused on innovation, integration of services, and social value. Companies that excel in reducing health inequalities and introducing effective collaborative health solutions stand to enhance their market presence and contribute to significant social impact within the Gloucestershire region. This contract leverages a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which places continued emphasis on quality, innovation, and service sustainability as essential criteria.

## Notice

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a provider who can Provide information and support to those bereaved by suicide. Support to those bereaved by suicide is identified as a priority action in the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. Total estimated value - PS700,000 (ex VAT) Yearly value is PS100,000. Initial total contract value for three years is PS300,000 and with all extensions taken will be overall total contract value of PS700,000 for seven years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a provider who can Provide information and support to those bereaved by suicide. Support to those bereaved by suicide is identified as a priority action in the government's national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. Total estimated value - PS700,000 (ex VAT) Yearly value is PS100,000. Initial total contract value for three years is PS300,000 and with all extensions taken will be overall total contract value of PS700,000 for seven years.

Renewal: Contract to start 01 April 2026 for three years with option to extend twice for two years each extension. 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, if first option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2031, if second option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006913-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RETHINK TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 09:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006913-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001347-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061775-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=0ce85ffd-dc9d-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

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