HDD-ITT-56843 - Provision of Suicide Prevention Services (2T's Cluster)

Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to procure Suicide Prevention Services within Tywi/Taf cluster. The Talk to Me 2 Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy for Wales 2015-2020 was first published in 2015. The accompanying action plan looks at priority care providers, priority places, and priority providers which can support the delivery, and steps needed to be taken, at national and local levels to implement this strategy.Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to meeting the objectives of this strategy, specifically:Objective OneFurther improve awareness, knowledge and understanding of suicide and self-harm amongst the public, individuals who frequently come into contact with people at risk of suicide and self-harm and professionals in WalesObjective TwoDeliver appropriate responses to personal crises, early intervention and management of suicide and self-harmObjective ThreeProvide information and support for those bereaved or affected by suicide and self-harm• Objective FourContinue to promote and support learning, information and monitoring systems and research to improve our understanding of suicide and self-harm in Wales and guide actionSuicide is one of the three leading causes of death in the most economically productive age group (15-44 years old), and in Wales, between 300 and 350 people die from suicide. To this end, the Tywi/Taf Cluster is seeking to commission the delivery of mental health services for young people across the cluster area with a focus on young suicide prevention and support services. In addition, the service will be required to provide support to those bereaved or affected by suicide and self-harm.