Bereavement by Suicide Support

2. II.2.4 Description of the procurement

The services provided are information, advice and support for loved ones of individuals who have died by suicide. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice (Direct Award Process C). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via email to: robert.kitt1@nhs.net by midnight (23:59 hrs) on 20/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for an initial term of 24 months, from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2028 with the option to extend for an additional period of 12 months to 31/03/2029. The service value is £56,100 per annum; £168,300 total inclusive of 6-month 12-month extension.