Award

Provision of Staff Counselling Services

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2020 at 15:32

Tender

24 Aug 2020 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire, located in Preston, England, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Staff Counselling Services" worth £150,000. The contract aims to appoint up to four suppliers to provide counselling services for approximately 2800 staff over a three-year period, commencing on 2nd November 2020. The procurement method was an open procedure and the tender process concluded on 16th September 2020. This award was officially published on 27th October 2020, following its classification under the CPV category for Guidance and counselling services.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in counselling services. Businesses with experience in providing support to educational institutions or workplaces could find this a lucrative contract that enhances their portfolio. Potential suppliers should leverage their expertise in mental health and wellbeing to compete effectively in this tender, thereby fostering business growth in the counselling sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Staff Counselling Services

Notice Description

UCLan are looking to award a contract to a number of independent individuals to provide staff counselling services. Further information is provided within the specification documents. The University has approximately 2800 staff across 4 Faculties, 18 Schools and 14 Professional Services, however, these numbers are approximate and may be subject to change. The current staff counselling contracts expire at the end of October 2020 and the University are looking to appoint up to 4 suppliers for the next three years starting 2nd November 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f43bb06c-b9f6-4a99-8e9f-5b1318f8c0ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66526376-4442-4ea9-9dfd-998181b7ca26
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 2-3 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

A GARG COUNSELLING

CATALYST COACHING & DEVELOPMENT

JP COUNSELLING SERVICES

YASIN PATEL

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