Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Student Counselling Call Out Service

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is seeking to continue its student wellbeing services through the procurement of a Student Counselling Call Out Service. The contract aims to support students with both in-person and online counselling services, catering to students across its main Middlesbrough campus, as well as locations in London, Darlington, and an online cohort. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 30th May 2025, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025, lasting until 31st July 2030. The contract, valued at £500,000, falls under the 'Counselling services' category and employs an open procedure method, with a specific focus on the North East region of the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in counselling services, particularly those capable of providing experienced and qualified personnel. It presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their client base and contribute to the University's holistic approach to student welfare. Companies equipped to offer both face-to-face and virtual support are well-positioned to compete for the contract, thereby enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term relationships in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Student Counselling Call Out Service

Notice Description

For the last two years Teesside University has enhanced our student wellbeing offer through the provision of an external counselling service provided on a call out contract basis. The call out service enables us to ensure short waiting times for support as well as manage times of peak demand across the year. Over the last two years the call-out contract has become an integral element of the University's wellbeing provision and we are looking to continue this provision. Teesside University offers a range of ways for students to study at higher education. As well as our main Middlesbrough campus we also have campuses in London and Darlington as well as an online only student cohort. It is important that all students are able to access an equitable service and we are seeking a provider who can provide counselling both in person in Teesside as well as on-line/virtual counselling. We are seeking to contract an experienced provider of counselling services who can provide suitably qualified counsellors to meet the needs of Teesside University Students. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5b30f79-3a2d-4606-883d-34b54afcad18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59865ac2-28d0-4a24-a9a6-7a60966cdfca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642218121

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BX
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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