There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS S

Published date: 25 March 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.

Closing: 9 April 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

Psychiatrist or psychologist services - 85121270
Guidance and counselling services - 85312300
Counselling services - 85312320

Physical well-being services - 98330000

Location of contract

BN7 1UE

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

fa2d3ce9-9c68-40a1-b14f-0ee5da2cabbc

Published date

25 March 2024

Closing date

9 April 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 May 2024

Contract end date

1 May 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

There is emerging evidence that some staff working to support suicide prevention in an administrative, secondary capacity may experience symptoms associated with Vicarious Trauma resultant from their work. Though not necessarily in direct contact with or involved in responding to incidents related to suicide many working in this capacity experience routine exposure to the detail of deaths by suicide which can impact on their own mental health and wellbeing.

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (NHS Sussex ICB) has recognised the impact on some non-frontline staff and have identified a gap in the support available. In response, East Sussex Public Health, on behalf of NHS Sussex, is required to commission a programme of wellbeing support including Reflective Practice for small groups for staff who work to support frontline Suicide Prevention across Sussex. Additional one-to-one support will also be offered should the need arise.

More information

Links

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=esussex
Tender notice
Proactis Supplier Network

About the buyer

Contact name

Sue Kaulsi

Address

East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent
, ,
Lewes
BN7 1UE
UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone

Email

Sue.Kaulsi@eastsussex.gov.uk