Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House, County Road
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Contact
Alison Newman
Telephone
+44 3000415807
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
http://www.kentbusinessportal.com
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops
Reference number
CN260672
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Kent County Council is publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to invite organisations and individuals interested in attending a prospective engagement event regarding the development of Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops. The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide support to individuals living and Kent and Medway, specifically targeting: •Close family members of the individual who died •Friends, colleagues, witness and other people affected by a suicide •People who are working to support, or who are spending time with, people bereaved by suicide The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide emotional support and practical support to these individuals, assisting with matters such as dealing with police, coroners and inquests. The Suicide Prevention Training Workshops will provide training to individuals in Kent and Medway who have an interest in suicide prevention. The service aims to •Improve awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques •Improve confidence and knowledge of how to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide and signpost appropriately •Improve awareness of the available service in Kent and Medway This event will outline the requirements of Kent County Council for the Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and the Suicide Prevention Training Workshops and seek stakeholder input on the feasibility and design of these services. An engagement event is scheduled for: VIRTUAL Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80561000 - Health training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
Main site or place of performance
Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide support to individuals living and Kent and Medway, specifically targeting: •Close family members of the individual who died •Friends, colleagues, witness and other people affected by a suicide •People who are working to support, or who are spending time with, people bereaved by suicide The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide emotional support and practical support to these individuals, assisting with matters such as dealing with police, coroners and inquests. The Suicide Prevention Training Workshops will provide training to individuals in Kent and Medway who have an interest in suicide prevention. The service aims to •Improve awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques •Improve confidence and knowledge of how to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide and signpost appropriately •Improve awareness of the available service in Kent and Medway
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 February 2026
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops
Reference number
CN260672
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide support to individuals living and Kent and Medway, specifically targeting: •Close family members of the individual who died •Friends, colleagues, witness and other people affected by a suicide •People who are working to support, or who are spending time with, people bereaved by suicide The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide emotional support and practical support to these individuals, assisting with matters such as dealing with police, coroners and inquests. The Suicide Prevention Training Workshops will provide training to individuals in Kent and Medway who have an interest in suicide prevention. The service aims to •Improve awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques •Improve confidence and knowledge of how to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide and signpost appropriately •Improve awareness of the available service in Kent and Medway
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
Main site or place of performance
Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Kent County Council is publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to invite organisations and individuals interested in attending a prospective engagement event regarding the development of Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops. The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide support to individuals living and Kent and Medway, specifically targeting: •Close family members of the individual who died •Friends, colleagues, witness and other people affected by a suicide •People who are working to support, or who are spending time with, people bereaved by suicide The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide emotional support and practical support to these individuals, assisting with matters such as dealing with police, coroners and inquests. The Suicide Prevention Training Workshops will provide training to individuals in Kent and Medway who have an interest in suicide prevention. The service aims to •Improve awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques •Improve confidence and knowledge of how to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide and signpost appropriately •Improve awareness of the available service in Kent and Medway
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 February 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Kent County Council is publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to invite organisations and individuals interested in attending a prospective engagement event regarding the development of Kents Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and Suicide Prevention Training Workshops. The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide support to individuals living and Kent and Medway, specifically targeting: •Close family members of the individual who died •Friends, colleagues, witness and other people affected by a suicide •People who are working to support, or who are spending time with, people bereaved by suicide The Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide will provide emotional support and practical support to these individuals, assisting with matters such as dealing with police, coroners and inquests. The Suicide Prevention Training Workshops will provide training to individuals in Kent and Medway who have an interest in suicide prevention. The service aims to •Improve awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques •Improve confidence and knowledge of how to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide and signpost appropriately •Improve awareness of the available service in Kent and Medway This event will outline the requirements of Kent County Council for the Support Service for People Bereaved by Suicide and the Suicide Prevention Training Workshops and seek stakeholder input on the feasibility and design of these services. An engagement event is scheduled for: VIRTUAL Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm To express your interest or attend, please email suicideprevention@kent.gov.uk. Further details will be provided upon receipt of your registration.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011885151 GO Reference: GO-202625-PRO-34556113