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Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service

The service provides postvention support for those affected by suicide, including a 24/7 helpline, specialist support-worker sessions, up to 12 sessions of counselling, and practical advice regarding inquests and funerals. It also encompasses training for businesses and tailored workplace support. This is a direct award to the incumbent provider for a 12-month period while a competitive procurement process is prepared.

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Awarded value
£99k
As published
Published
16 April 2026
Awarded
15 December 2025
Mind in Somerset
Contract length
12 months
Ends 31 March 2027

What the contract covers

Postvention support service

Provision of specialist suicide bereavement support services, including 24/7 helplines, trauma-informed counselling, and practical guidance for individuals and organisations.

  • Early and longer-term postvention support for individuals, families and professionals affected by suicide across Somerset, combining emotional, psychological and practical help within a trauma-informed framework
  • 24/7 helpline
  • Specialist support-worker sessions of up to three months
  • Up to 12 sessions of specialist counselling
  • Practical advice around inquests and funerals
  • Guidance for professionals following a suicide
  • Training for organisations and businesses
  • Tailored support for workplaces managing the impact of suicide

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Postvention support service
Initial term
12 months
Contract dates
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
85100000, 85140000

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Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Mind in Somerset
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

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Mind in Somerset

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/2867382/somerset-suicide-bereavement-support-service
Buyer reference
W220914
Last checked
5 November 2026

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service. Contract award, 16 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/2867382/somerset-suicide-bereavement-support-service (accessed 5 November 2026).