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title: "Bereavement by Suicide Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Bereavement by Suicide Support

Buyer: NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665b3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bereavement by Suicide Support" service in East Sussex has been completed, with the contract now awarded by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board. This falls under the services industry, specifically the miscellaneous health services category. The contract aims to provide information, advice, and support to individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide. The procurement followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations with a direct award process, and the contract is valued at £56,100 per annum, totalling £168,300 including a potential extension of 12 months. The contract begins on 1st April 2026 and may extend till 31st March 2029. The Sussex Community Development Association has been confirmed as the supplier for this initiative, reinforcing the commitment to reduce health inequalities in the region.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for organisations involved in health services, especially those with expertise in mental health and support for bereavement by suicide. The direct award process implies a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing service delivery without formal competition. Businesses with strong capabilities in integrating services with local authorities, police, hospitals, and community initiatives might find collaboration possibilities. The service emphasises quality, innovation, social value, and sustainability, suggesting that enterprises adept in creating collaborative environments and those that offer versatile support systems stand well-positioned to complement or expand their services in the Sussex region. The service contributes to the Sussex Suicide Prevention Programme, enhancing the region's proactive response to mental health and well-being challenges.

## Notice

This contract provides an East Sussex service to provide information, advice and support for loved ones of individuals who have died by suicide.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services provided are information, advice and support for loved ones of individuals who have died by suicide. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice (Direct Award Process C). 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via email to: robert.kitt1@nhs.net by midnight (23:59 hrs) on 20/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for an initial term of 24 months, from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2028 with the option to extend for an additional period of 12 months to 31/03/2029. The service value is PS56,100 per annum; PS168,300 total inclusive of 6-month extension.

Options: Option to extend the contract for an additional period of 12 months.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award notice. The awarding of this contract under Direct Award Process C 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026425-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £168,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSSEX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026425-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 09:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021166-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021067-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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