Tender

Background We have 15000 students across 3 campuses and 20 different academic departments in Colchester, Southend and Loughton; we are ranked in the top 20 for the most international student community (Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018). Students study at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, in both Taught and Research contexts. Students live both on and off campus and represent a truly diverse community, including some under the age of 18. 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

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

03 Jul 2020 at 07:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is seeking tenders for student counselling services, with a total estimated contract value of £400,000. This initiative is in response to increasing demand for mental health support amongst the university's diverse student population across its three campuses located in Colchester, Southend, and Loughton. The tender is presently active, with applications closing on 17 July 2020. Successful services are anticipated to commence from 1 October 2021 and continue until 30 September 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in counselling services. Businesses with expertise in student mental health support, particularly those able to deliver proactive and professional wellbeing services, would be ideally situated to compete. Engaging in this tender can enhance business visibility and establish valuable partnerships within the educational sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Background We have 15000 students across 3 campuses and 20 different academic departments in Colchester, Southend and Loughton; we are ranked in the top 20 for the most international student community (Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018). Students study at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, in both Taught and Research contexts. Students live both on and off campus and represent a truly diverse community, including some under the age of 18. 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

Notice Description

Advertisement for student counselling soft market testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-daa11f3f-f512-4c3a-a027-b07aecbd35d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced767e7-be91-4044-a83d-8d8df09759c2
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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 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 ESSEX
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-daa11f3f-f512-4c3a-a027-b07aecbd35d0-2020-07-03T08:47:13+01:00",
    "date": "2020-07-03T08:47:13+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-daa11f3f-f512-4c3a-a027-b07aecbd35d0",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "cb7b2cfd-6c66-434e-bbb0-2e709fecdfee",
        "title": "Background We have 15000 students across 3 campuses and 20 different academic departments in Colchester, Southend and Loughton; we are ranked in the top 20 for the most international student community (Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018). Students study at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, in both Taught and Research contexts. Students live both on and off campus and represent a truly diverse community, including some under the age of 18. 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",
        "description": "Advertisement for student counselling soft market testing",
        "datePublished": "2020-07-03T08:47:13+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85312320",
            "description": "Counselling services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CO4 3SQ"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 400000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Other -",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-07-17T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-10-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2023-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced767e7-be91-4044-a83d-8d8df09759c2",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-03T08:47:13+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "For further details and to register your interest please go to",
                "url": "https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7FXWaRZ8",
            "name": "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7FXWaRZ8"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, , ,",
                "locality": "Colchester",
                "postalCode": "CO4 3SQ",
                "countryName": "UNITED KINGDOM"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Aston Baker",
                "email": "ab17001@essex.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "01206 872779"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7FXWaRZ8",
        "name": "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
    }
}