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Suicide Bereavement

Gloucestershire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Gloucestershire County Council

Buyer Address: Shire Hall, Gloucester, UKK13, GL1 2TH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Mr Peter Salmon

Contact Email: peter.salmon@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1452425000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
700000.0 GBP
Published
02 Oct 2025, 13:37
Deadline
07 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85112000 - Hospital support services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a provider who can Provide information and support to those bereaved by suicide. Support to those bereaved by suicide is identified as a priority action in the government’s national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. Total estimated value - £700,000 (ex VAT) Yearly value is £100,000. Initial total contract value for three years is £300,000 and with all extensions taken will be overall total contract value of £700,000 for seven years.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot Description: Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a provider who can Provide information and support to those bereaved by suicide. Support to those bereaved by suicide is identified as a priority action in the government’s national suicide prevention strategy and the NHS Long Term Plan. A suicide bereavement support service has been in place in Gloucestershire since January 2022, and the current contract expires on 31st March 2026. The Council wishes to procure a new contract to ensure bereavement support remains available to Gloucestershire residents. Contract to start 01 April 2026 for three years with option to extend twice for two years each extension. 01 April 2026 – 31 March 2029, if first option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2031, if second option to extend is taken to end 31 March 2033. Maximum total (inc extensions), contract value £700,000

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 700,000

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Selection Questionnaire (SQ)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality & Innovation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Integration, collaboration and service sustainability

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social value

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