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4961/PS/LWM - Student Support and Online Therapy Sessions

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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28 May 2026 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is initiating a public procurement process under the title "4961/PS/LWM - Student Support and Online Therapy Sessions," within the health services industry category. This open tender, particularly relevant for services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, focuses on providing online psychological therapy for students. The process is detailed in an invitation to tender (ITT) available via the university's e-tendering platform. The deadline for submissions is 25 June 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the contract set to commence on 1 November 2026 for an initial term of two years, extendable for up to two more years in yearly increments based on supplier performance. The open procurement method used follows the open procedure (below threshold) guidelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in mental health services. By joining this framework agreement potentially as one of four chosen suppliers, businesses can gain access to a steady stream of work within a renowned institution, fostering business growth and establishing a strong reputation in educational welfare support. Suppliers equipped to manage therapy delivery, risk escalation, and reporting could find this procurement especially beneficial, aligning with the university's commitment to enhancing student wellbeing within and beyond the campus community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4961/PS/LWM - Student Support and Online Therapy Sessions

Notice Description

4961/PS/LWM - Student Support and Online Therapy Sessions The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Procurement Act (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Procurement Act (as defined above). The University of Sheffield Mental Health, Counselling, Therapies and Wellbeing service offers students at the University a single point of contact to access a range of mental health and psychological wellbeing services both within the University of Sheffield and within the wider community. The University intends to appoint a maximum of 4 suppliers to a framework agreement, to provide the following services: 1. To provide online psychological therapy for students, working strictly to a 6 session model. A typical session would be a maximum 1 hour. 2. To ensure risk is managed by escalating and de-escalating appropriately, and routinely providing discharge summaries with outcome measures to the University Mental Health, Counselling, Therapies and Wellbeing service The initial term for this contract will be 2 years, with the potential for 2 further years in yearly increments subject to supplier performance. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded from the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c2eec9-db4a-46e8-a687-3eb115a726fc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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