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PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 11:53

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 15:16

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 09:39

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow conducted a procurement process under the open procedure for the provision of a framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services. The procurement, identified as PURCH2651, falls under the 'Guidance and Counselling Services' category and encompasses multiple lots, including student counselling and peer support platforms, primarily in Glasgow (region UKM82). The procurement process progressed through various stages, culminating in the contracts being awarded by August 2025. Notably, Lot 4 titled 'Provision of Student Counselling' was awarded to Randstad, and Lot 3 titled 'Provision of Peer Support Platform' awarded to TalkLife, with the contracts active as of the dates signed in August 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for service providers with expertise in mental health and support services. Organisations specializing in student counselling, peer support, and employee assistance are well-positioned to compete, especially those with a proven track record in managing complex quality and delivery criteria. The procurement process values quality elements like account management, risk management, and service delivery, alongside competitive pricing, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive support services in educational settings. With framework agreements in place, participants can anticipate potential extensions, facilitating long-term partnerships and business expansion.

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Notice Title

PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 1 - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Lot 2 - Provision of Student Assistance Services

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 2 - Provision of Student Assistance Services

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Lot 3 - Provision of Peer Support Platform

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 3 - Provision of Peer Support Platform

Renewal: Please refer to the PURCH2651 Invitation to Tender document for additional information.

Lot 4 - Provision of Student Counselling

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 4 - Provision of Student Counselling The University of Glasgow Counselling Service supports students to manage their mental health and to build strategies that will help them successfully complete their course of study. While the Service is primarily designed to support those with mild to moderate needs, a significant amount of case management and liaison with external services is undertaken to support those whose needs cannot be met within the Service's session model.

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050521-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£669,754 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

HEALTH ASSURED

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

RANDSTAD

TALKLIFE

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