Specialist Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide
This tender closed on 1 October 2026.
- Buyer
- Kent County Council
- Value
- £650,000
- Closed
- 1 October 2026
- Where
- Maidstone, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Kent County Council is looking for a specialist organisation to provide emotional and practical support to people affected by suicide bereavement across Kent and Medway. The service will offer face-to-face, phone and online support starting April 2027 for three years, with a possible two-year extension. The contract is worth around £650,000.
What the buyer wants
• Deliver trauma-informed bereavement support to individuals, families, friends, colleagues, witnesses and professionals affected by suicide • Provide flexible delivery through face-to-face, telephone and virtual/online support methods across Kent and Medway • Work in partnership with NHS health services, community organisations and voluntary sector partners
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This contract is almost certainly not suitable for tradespeople (builders, electricians, cleaners, etc.). It requires a specialist mental health or charity organisation with proven experience delivering trauma-informed bereavement support services, strong NHS/health sector partnerships, and ability to manage a substantial service delivery operation across a large geographical area.
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