Request for Tender
Evaluation and scalability assessment of the implementation of Suicide Observatory in Cork and Kerry

SUMMARY

The HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced consultants/researchers to undertake an evaluation of the Suicide Observatory in Cork and Kerry, along with a scalability assessment to determine the feasibility of taking the Suicide Observatory to scale. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will work collaboratively with key stakeholders and involve them in the evaluation design process.

The primary objectives of this tender project are:

1. To conduct an independent evaluation of the implementation of the Suicide Observatory in Cork and Kerry against the aims and objectives of the Suicide Observatory, with a focus on process, outcomes and outputs;
2. Compare and contrast the differences in the Suicide Observatory in both Cork and Kerry;
3. To review the impacts of the Suicide Observatory in relation to suicide surveillance, intervention and prevention activities;
4. To review the scalability of the Suicide Observatory and feasibility of the wider implementation of the Suicide Observatory at national level;
5. To prepare a report based on the outcomes of the evaluation and scalability assessment (including costings) with evidence-based recommendations.

Please see tender document attached below.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit completed proposals via to Dr. Katerina Kavalidou, Data and Research Officer, HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention, by 5pm Friday 26th April, 2024, via email (katerina.kavalidou@hse.ie).