---
title: "Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067146"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067146

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training, a service aimed at enhancing community responses to suicide prevention. The contract falls under the services industry category and is specifically for training services. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract was signed on 20th March 2026 and is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2028, with potential extensions for two additional years. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition, described as being below the threshold, indicating a focused selection process tailored for specific suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in community-focused training services, mental health, and wellness industries. Given the council's commitment to developing these vital public services, businesses like If U Care Share Foundation have successfully secured this contract, leveraging their expertise in delivering training that addresses sensitive community issues. The contract's provision for renewal underscores the potential for long-term collaboration, making it particularly attractive to SMEs that are prepared to offer innovative solutions in the field of mental health training and support.

## Notice

The Council is seeking the provision of a Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training service to provide training which is intended to raise awareness to strengthen suicide prevention response, build confidence and advise when responding to disclosures within community settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026208-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IF U CARE SHARE FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026208-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026208-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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