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title: "Suicide Prevention Pilot Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663aa"
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buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# Suicide Prevention Pilot Service

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663aa

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, under Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing the procurement process for the Suicide Prevention Pilot Service. This service aims to support adults over 18 in the Gwent region, who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or crisis situations driven by acute life events. The process has moved to the award stage, with the Jacob Abraham Foundation selected due to their high combined score. The open procedure tender method was used. The standstill period allows for representations until 20th April 2026. The contract, valued at £50,000, is expected to enhance community health services in locations falling under region codes UKL16 and UKL21.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in community health and support services, particularly those proficient in handling crises involving mental health. With an emphasis on quality over price in the award criteria, businesses with strong expertise and innovative solutions in counselling, guidance, and similar services stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, have successfully engaged with this tender, showcasing their capability to contribute to public health initiatives and potentially foster growth through collaborations with public sector organisations.

## Notice

The pilot service will provide support for adult (18+) residents of Gwent who: - Are experiencing intense and distressing suicidal thoughts and/or have recently made a suicide attempt. - Are not eligible for support from: crisis team, secondary mental health care including community mental health teams. - Do not have an underlying mental health diagnosis for which they are receiving specialist mental health service input or complex drug/alcohol dependencies. - Are experiencing a crisis that has been driven by acute life events such as relationship breakdowns, financial problems, bereavement or job loss. - Do not need urgent medical attention for a physical health concern. - Are willing to engage in the service. - Are affected by someone who is experiencing suicidal ideations and/or has made a suicide attempt, e.g., partners/families/frontline staff and anyone who witnessed a suicide attempt. See tender documents for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The pilot service will provide support for adult (18+) residents of Gwent who: - Are experiencing intense and distressing suicidal thoughts and/or have recently made a suicide attempt. - Are not eligible for support from: crisis team, secondary mental health care including community mental health teams. - Do not have an underlying mental health diagnosis for which they are receiving specialist mental health service input or complex drug/alcohol dependencies. - Are experiencing a crisis that has been driven by acute life events such as relationship breakdowns, financial problems, bereavement or job loss. - Do not need urgent medical attention for a physical health concern. - Are willing to engage in the service. - Are affected by someone who is experiencing suicidal ideations and/or has made a suicide attempt, e.g., partners/families/frontline staff and anyone who witnessed a suicide attempt. see tender documents for further information.

Renewal: as per specification document - once ended there may be an opportunity for renewal should the pilot be a success.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032454-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If the pilot is a success, then it may be subject to renewal |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,666 |
| Lots value | £41,666 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOB ABRAHAM FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032454-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020188-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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