--- title: "Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064881" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064881" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064881.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064881.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-05" --- # Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064881 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064881) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064881.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is in the planning stage of developing a Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops. This initiative falls under the community health services category and primarily focuses on support mechanisms for individuals in Kent and Medway. The service will provide both emotional support and practical guidance to those affected by suicide, while also delivering training workshops to enhance awareness and confidence in addressing suicide prevention. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 11th March 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, to discuss the service's requirements and its design. Interested parties are invited to express their interest via email. This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in community health services, guidance and counselling services, and staff and health training services. Organisations that have expertise in developing support mechanisms or conducting training workshops would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Participating businesses can leverage their experience to contribute to crucial health services, ultimately aiding business growth by potentially establishing long-term partnerships with Kent County Council and expanding their service offerings within the region. ## Notice Kent County Council is publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to invite organisations and individuals interested in attending a prospective engagement event regarding the development of Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops. The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide support to individuals living and Kent and Medway, specifically targeting: *Close family members of the individual who died *Friends, colleagues, witness and other people affected by a suicide *People who are working to support, or who are spending time with, people bereaved by suicide The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide emotional support and practical support to these individuals, assisting with matters such as dealing with police, coroners and inquests. The Suicide Prevention Training Workshops will provide training to individuals in Kent and Medway who have an interest in suicide prevention. The service aims to *Improve awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques *Improve confidence and knowledge of how to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide and signpost appropriately *Improve awareness of the available service in Kent and Medway This event will outline the requirements of Kent County Council for the Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and the Suicide Prevention Training Workshops and seek stakeholder input on the feasibility and design of these services. An engagement event is scheduled for: VIRTUAL Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide support to individuals living and Kent and Medway, specifically targeting: *Close family members of the individual who died *Friends, colleagues, witness and other people affected by a suicide *People who are working to support, or who are spending time with, people bereaved by suicide The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide emotional support and practical support to these individuals, assisting with matters such as dealing with police, coroners and inquests. The Suicide Prevention Training Workshops will provide training to individuals in Kent and Medway who have an interest in suicide prevention. The service aims to *Improve awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques *Improve confidence and knowledge of how to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide and signpost appropriately *Improve awareness of the available service in Kent and Medway ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010300-2026 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Feb 2026 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80561000 - Health training services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2026 at 10:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010300-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kentbusinessportal.com - http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011885151 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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