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Tender: Specialist Bereavement Support Service for People Affected by Suicide — Kent and Medway

Released 3 months ago

Closed01 Oct 2026

Est. valueEstimate£35K to £240K

LocationSouth East

AgencyKent County Council

SourceContracts Finder

CategoryHealth & Medical

Submissions closedClosed Thu, 1 Oct 2026

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Kent County Council, on behalf of the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Programme and in partnership with the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, is seeking a supplier for a Specialist Bereavement Support Service for people affected by suicide across Kent and Medway. The service will provide timely, accessible and trauma-informed emotional and practical support to family members, friends, colleagues, witnesses and professionals through a flexible countywide model combining face-to-face, telephone and virtual support, working closely with health, community and voluntary sector partners. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for up to two further years, and Kent County Council welcomes engagement from organisations interested in shaping and delivering the service.

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