Who won: DARD Bereavement Project

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Counselling for individuals who have lost a loved one to drug and/or alcohol use, for a period of 12 months across Cumbria. The project will enable the Council to better understand the nature and impact of grief experienced by those bereaved by Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths (DARD) and to consider the future need for specialised services tailored to this cohort. Total contract value will be £37,689.00 for the duration of the agreement from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. There is no extension available.

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