Planning

Counselling services for students

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Planning

19 Apr 2018 at 07:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is initiating a tender process for counselling services for students, focusing on guidance and counselling services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key activities centred around understanding market options. Interested providers must submit an expression of interest by 17:00 on 30 April 2018. The services are intended to be delivered in the South East of England, specifically at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those with experience in higher education support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the process is designed to explore various delivery approaches and engage potential providers. Companies that can propose innovative solutions and exemplary service offerings will be well-positioned to compete in this exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling services for students

Notice Description

The University of Essex is running a soft market testing exercise to understand future options for delivering counselling services to students. At the University of Essex we are currently considering different delivery approaches for offering counselling services to students. The University wants to review the counselling services industry to have a better understanding of what is available within the market. Providers who are interested in participating in soft market testing are invited to contact the University by email no later than 17:00 hours on 30.4.2018, with an expression of interest and a high level overview of the services that can be provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8d512bb-57f4-430f-aead-2b48f3f0c26d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235815cb-342c-4724-858f-9865a7e5f383
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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