Award

T723 Student Counselling Services

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2018 at 15:11

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

05 Jul 2018 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Jun 2018 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has recently completed a procurement process for the "T723 Student Counselling Services" contract, which falls under the industry category of guidance and counselling services. This contract, valued at £550,000, is engaged through a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 12th July 2018, while the contract period spans from 24th August 2018 to 24th August 2020, with an option for extension at the University’s discretion. The geographical scope for service delivery is the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically aimed at supporting registered students of the university.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services and counselling, particularly those with experience in the educational sector. Companies that are well-versed in providing modern and effective counselling services, and that have a strong understanding of the student experience, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The engagement of well-established organisations in this field can enhance student well-being and potentially lead to long-term partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Essex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T723 Student Counselling Services

Notice Description

T723 Student Counselling Services procurement 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 services work to provide a professional and proactive service for students within a wider 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. The appointed service provider would need to have an understanding of the educational context, including the student journey, and be able to demonstrate competency in applying that knowledge in order to deliver those services set out in this invitation to tender. The University is looking for a Contractor to deliver effective and modern Counselling to the students of the University of Essex. Counselling services will be made available to all registered University of Essex students on the terms set out within this invitation to tender and any subsequent contract documents. This contract will be for Two (2) years plus an option to extend for a further one (1) year plus one (1) which is at the discretion of the University of Essex Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e490278-566c-4d44-86e7-0c050c9c6f36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f151e4c-0e4f-47f5-be08-aa5ef0eb49d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2018 - 24 Aug 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE VALIDIUM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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