This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2022 at 16:56

Tender

07 Mar 2022 at 22:13

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization APUC LIMITED has awarded a contract for Student Assistance Services under the title "Student Assistance Services" in the services industry category of Counselling services. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 25th July 2022. The contract value is GBP 3,000,000. This procurement opportunity was structured as an open procedure. The contracting authority for this tender is APUC LIMITED, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, United Kingdom.

This tender for Student Assistance Services presents an opportunity for businesses offering Clinical Support, Therapeutic Group Sessions, Workshops, Online Support, and Crisis Helpline services to compete. Suppliers that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery, expertise in data protection risks, and responsible procurement practices would be well-suited for this contract. The procurement method employed for this opportunity was an open procedure, aimed at fostering competition and transparency in the procurement process. Businesses interested in providing student assistance services should ensure compliance with the required operational and quality standards outlined in the tender documentation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Student Assistance Services

Notice Description

This framework aims to cover a range of student assistance services. This is includes Clinical Support, Therapeutic Group Sessions, Workshops, Online Support and Assistance Services, App based Information and Support as well as a Crisis Helpline

Lot Information

Clinical Support including Counselling Services

Clinical Support including counselling services including, but not limited to, a range of counselling services on a one-on-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face-to-face setting.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be an initial period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Therapeutic Group Sessions and Group Counselling

Facilitation and management of in person therapeutic group sessions and group counselling sessions

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Group Workshops on Psychoeducation

Delivery and facilitation of in person group workshops on psychoeducation

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Online Support and Assistance Services

Provision of online peer to peer web portal and online knowledge hub for students.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

App based Information and Support

The provision of information and support to students accessible through an app via devices.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Out of Hours Crisis Helpline (24/7 or as required)

The provision of an out of hours crisis intervention service, in the form of, as a minimum a 24-hour helpline (or as required) with a referral system

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031ee7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028613-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2024

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CrossReach

Enlightened Psychology & Counselling Service Ltd

Health Assured

ProblemShared

Spectrum Life

The Talking Rooms

Togetherall

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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