Award

Counselling Support Service

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2024 at 15:08

Tender

03 Jun 2024 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has awarded a contract for a Counselling Support Service to Vita Health Wellness Ltd. The procurement, classified under CPV code 85312320 (Counselling services), aims to offer a highly skilled and professional therapeutic support service for the university's students, ensuring their wellbeing and mental health. The contract, valued at £1,800,000, was tendered using an open procedure above the threshold. The tender was published on 3rd June 2024 and concluded on 18th July 2024, with the contract period set from 18th August 2024 to 18th August 2029. The procurement was specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and was part of the University of Salford's ongoing initiatives to provide diverse and timely support to its student population.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the counselling services industry, particularly those specialising in therapeutic and mental health support. It emphasises the importance of offering services that cater to diverse backgrounds and specific needs, reflecting the growing demand for inclusive mental health support. SMEs with expertise in providing timely and culturally competent therapeutic interventions would be well-suited to benefit from such contracts, facilitating business growth through public sector collaboration. The partnership with a reputable institution like the University of Salford can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in the mental health services sector.

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Notice Title

Counselling Support Service

Notice Description

The University of Salford is looking for a highly skilled, professional, and supportive therapeutic support service for our students. Our student's wellbeing and mental health is of paramount importance and therefore connecting them with supportive, highly skilled therapists and in a timely way is crucial. Through this partnership we are seeking to broaden our reach of support available and in a way that works for our diverse student population. This could be via specific skills or backgrounds, cultures, or experiences. We want to ensure that we can provide support in a way that works for our students and stays connected with the latest in therapeutic interventions and talking therapies. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0f263cb-d543-43a2-9ede-a1e3bda52c4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18382158-a0a1-481d-8eee-9eda37d8e1be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,166,580 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
o.h.ward@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITA HEALTH WELLNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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