--- title: "Suicide Prevention Pilot Service" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162298" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-162298" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162298.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162298.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Suicide Prevention Pilot Service Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162298 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-162298) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162298.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking to implement a new "Suicide Prevention Pilot Service" aimed at adult residents in Gwent experiencing acute life crises such as relationship breakdowns or bereavement, who do not qualify for existing mental health services. This procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure, inviting submissions electronically by 23rd March 2026 at 12:00 PM. The service falls under the health sector, and the contract period is set for 360 days with potential for renewal, subject to pilot success. The total contract value is £41,666.67. Key contact is available at their Cardiff office, and detailed documentation is accessible via the eTenderwales portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in providing supportive health services, especially those with experience in crisis intervention and mental health support. Organisations that can demonstrate the capability to deliver high-quality psychological support services efficiently would be well-suited to apply, particularly those familiar with navigating the requirements of public health partnerships. Given the focus on non-urgent psychological crises, organisations with innovative approaches in mental health that can work synergically with existing services stand to benefit substantially by participating in this tender opportunity. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162298 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## 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 - 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162298 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR595149 Suicide Prevention Pilot Service - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162298 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-162298 - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-162298. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162298.json.