Award

T997 - Student Counselling 2024

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2024 at 09:52

Tender

16 Feb 2024 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has concluded its procurement process for the "T997 - Student Counselling 2024" project, aimed at providing counselling services to its students. An award worth £1,028,375 was issued to Health Assured Limited on 7th August 2024. This contract, involving counselling services under CPV code 85312320, is set to commence on 1st October 2024 and will run until 30th September 2029. Covering multiple locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally, the procurement for this service was conducted through an open procedure, specifically targeted at service providers. The key deadline for tender submissions was 15th April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering large-scale counselling services, particularly within the higher education sector. Companies that have a depth of understanding of diverse student needs and are capable of offering personalised and scalable services are well-suited to this project. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were specifically considered suitable, enabling a wider range of service providers to compete and potentially contribute to student well-being across multiple locations. This initiative not only supports current demand but also enhances service providers' visibility and impact in the educational domain.

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Notice Title

T997 - Student Counselling 2024

Notice Description

The University of Essex is seeking an external partner for delivery of its student counselling service. All registered students across three campuses are eligible to access counselling and sessions will be delivered in person or remotely by video or telephone, as aligned to the needs of the student. The service will tailor session numbers to the presenting needs of the student while retaining a short-term counselling model and the context of a university-based service. Submissions are welcome from suppliers who have experience of delivering counselling services at scale, particularly in the higher education sector, and can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of diverse groups of students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be14c2c9-8806-4c6b-9b58-bf6c20cecd1b
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
Not specified
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,028,375 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 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 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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