Contract awardedSuicide prevention

BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Beside

The service provides coordinated support for individuals aged sixteen and over bereaved by suicide, including a five-day response time for referrals, needs assessment, and ongoing support through to the inquest. The provider works in partnership with police, coroners, and other agencies to ensure consistent advocacy and signposting to wider wellbeing services.

Awarded value
£252k
As published
Published
2 March 2026
Awarded
6 November 2025
Second Step Limited
Contract length
36 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of specialist bereavement support services for individuals affected by suicide, including emotional, practical, and advocacy support through statutory processes.

  • Provide coordinated support for people aged 16 and over in BNSSG and BANES who have been bereaved by suicide
  • Contact referred bereaved people within 5 days of receiving a referral with consent and assess their needs
  • Provide tailored emotional, practical and specialist support through to the inquest
  • Work closely with police, coroners and other agencies and provide advocacy during statutory processes
  • Link individuals to wider wellbeing and bereavement services

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract
Initial term
36 months
Contract dates
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
85100000

Services in this contract

Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Second Step Limited
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
The buyer

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

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Second Step Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/1077540/bnssg-icb-second-step-beside
Buyer reference
C424881
Last checked
4 November 2026

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Beside. Contract award, 2 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1077540/bnssg-icb-second-step-beside (accessed 4 November 2026).