--- title: "Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064882" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064882" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064882.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064882.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-064882 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064882) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064882.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new initiative titled "Kent's Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops." This service, classified under the community health services industry category, aims to provide essential support to individuals affected by suicide in Kent and Medway, as well as training workshops to improve suicide prevention awareness. The project is currently in its planning phase, and a preliminary market engagement event is scheduled virtually for 11th March 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Interested parties are invited to engage with the council via email to discuss the feasibility and design of the proposed services. This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses operating in the fields of mental health support, counselling services, and educational workshops. Organisations experienced in delivering community health services, particularly those with expertise in crisis management and suicide prevention training, will find this tender aligns well with their service offerings. By participating, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector and contribute to a meaningful cause, addressing critical health and well-being needs within the community of Kent and Medway. ## Notice 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 ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 ## 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 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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