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Student Assistance Programme (March 2024)

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Award

26 Nov 2024 at 14:13

Tender

13 Mar 2024 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting an open procurement process for a "Student Assistance Programme (March 2024)," categorized under company health services (CPV code 85147000). The procurement is in the contract award stage, with the tender now complete. People Asset Management Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £210,000, and it will support the wellbeing of approximately 30,000 students. The contract period is up to three years, with annual renewal based on satisfactory performance. This process began in March 2024, with the contract signed on 21 November 2024. The primary location for these services will be in the UKH23 region (Hatfield, UK).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies with expertise in providing comprehensive health and wellbeing services, particularly those capable of offering around-the-clock support via various platforms (telephone, online, face-to-face). The range of services includes counselling, legal and medical advice, and access to digital wellbeing resources. SMEs with robust capabilities in mental health support, medical information dissemination, and multi-lingual counselling services are well-positioned to benefit from participating in such tenders. Effective supplier performance could lead to long-term business growth through annual contract renewals and potential expansion of service offerings during the contract term.

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Notice Title

Student Assistance Programme (March 2024)

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract with the successful bidder for the provision of a Student Assistance Programme to support students' wellbeing.It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded for a contract duration of up to three (3) years subject on satisfactory performance. The contract will be reviewed by the University on the annual yearly renewal to assess supplier performance and its requirements. If satisfactory, with agreement by both parties, then the contract will continue an annual basis up to a maximum of three (3) years. All the Universities Policies and Regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is sourcing a supplier to provide a Student Assistance Programme. This service will be provided to an estimated 30 000 students within the University. The services within the Student Assistance Programme are listed below:- Comprehensive 24/7 in the moment support over telephone/ online platforms, offering practical information and emotional support including (but not limited to):- Counselling and emotional support:- Family issues- Bereavement- Trauma- Relationship issues- Stress related conditions- Tax information- Money management and debt support- Personal legal information- Medical information (available Monday to Friday, between 9 am and 5 pm).- Up to six structured telephone/online counselling sessions, per issue per student.- Up to six face-to-face counselling sessions, per issue per student.- Online health and wellbeing portal which provides access to extensive well being resources including videos and webinars.- Access to a mobile app, which provides a wealth or resources including mood trackers, mini health checks, four week plans and direct access to the Student Assistance Programme.- Electronic Management information accessible by the University and upon request.- Electronic promotional materials with hard copy available upon request.- Monthly wellbeing newsletter.- Counsellors available that speak different languages.- CBT Courses for University Students.- Affiliate Counsellors available upon request.- Robust assessment and referral process.- Robust risk escalation and referral process.- Account Manager, Clinical Lead and Customer support staff.- Online 'live chat' facility.- Scope to provide phone/online support to students outside of the UK.- Clinical discussions regarding referrals where required by the University's Student Wellbeing clinical leads.Note: additional services may be added during the contract duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038173-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-professionalservices@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8NE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Central
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

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