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Contract for the Delivery of a Student Assistance Programme for Keele University

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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26 Sep 2025 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the delivery of a Student Assistance Programme at Keele University has progressed to the award stage. Undertaken as a mini-competition through the London Universities Purchasing Consortium framework, this contract focuses on providing guidance and counselling services, classified under industry category CPV 85312300. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement with a procurement value of £103,220. Spectrum Wellness UK Ltd. is the awarded supplier, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2029. Keele University, located in Newcastle, England, serves as the buying organisation.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses within the guidance and counselling services industry, particularly those specialising in educational support programmes. Companies interested in future tenders of this nature could benefit from establishing a footprint in public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the procurement’s suitability for such entities. This specific tender exemplifies how businesses can expand their reach in the educational sector through targeted service agreements.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Delivery of a Student Assistance Programme for Keele University

Notice Description

Keele University is conducting a Mini-Competition under the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Occupational Health Services Framework Agreement - Lot 2 Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) National. Tenders are invited for the Contract for the Delivery of a Student Assistance Programme for Keele University in accordance with the tender specification in Section 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ce723ec-4d9c-4af1-b49c-d874d09084c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9263b575-a5a5-48b9-b385-5760fdc3c7a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,220 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,220 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRUM WELLNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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