Tender

Student Counselling - Soft Market Testing 2023

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Tender

03 Apr 2023 at 08:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has issued a tender titled "Student Counselling - Soft Market Testing 2023" for guidance and counselling services. This tender aims to address the growing demand for student mental health services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by May 5, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 1, 2024, and end on September 30, 2029. The total contract value is £750,000, and the tender is open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations.

This opportunity presents businesses with a chance to provide crucial counselling services tailored to higher education settings. Companies with expertise in student counselling and a deep understanding of the student journey would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University of Essex, being the buying organisation, is seeking a partner who can adapt counselling provision to meet the diverse needs of students. Interested businesses can explore further details and register their interest through the provided links.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Counselling - Soft Market Testing 2023

Notice Description

At Essex, in line with the national picture, we have seen a significant growth in the demand for student mental health services. Our Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service (SWIS) provides a professional and proactive service for students within a safe, healthy and inclusive environment. It is our ambition to support our students to fulfil their potential as individuals and to enable them to be active participants in their own educational experiences and the transformational opportunities available to them at the University of Essex. Counselling is part of the service provision in SWIS. We are seeking an external counselling partner who has a strong understanding of the higher education context, including the student journey, and will be able to adapt provision to meet the diverse needs of students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a498fd5-56a0-465d-9505-02398087984d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3869cb2-6962-4010-8b14-63cd79c31915
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 Over 5 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 ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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