AwardedAwarded 24 June 2026
Specialist Support Service For People Bereaved By Suicide
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board · NHS and health
In brief
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board awarded care and healthcare work to MI Optics Ltd on 24 June 2026.
The notice gives a value of £650,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 April 2027.
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What the notice says
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 market engagement to inform the future procurement of 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 individuals impacted by suicide, including family members, friends, colleagues, witnesses and professionals. The future provider will be expected to deliver a flexible countywide service through a combination of 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 the option to extend for up to two further years. Kent County Council welcomes engagement from organisations interested in helping to shape the future service and deliver innovative, high-quality support for residents affected by suicide bereavement.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| MI Optics Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | £1 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 073563-2026
- Contract notice · notice 083997-2026
About the buyer
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardLast 12 months
Procurements
302Awards
292Suppliers it has used most for care
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- MI Optics Ltd1 contract
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- South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited1 contract
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From notice 073563-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 August 2026, last updated 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.