Tender

Bury College - Student Assistance Programme - ITT

BURY COLLEGE

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Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 13:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury College, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has issued a tender for the provision of a Student Assistance Programme, set to run from 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2029, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and invites applications in the services category, specifically targeting guidance and counselling services. The total contract value is estimated at £180,000 with an open procurement method under a below threshold - open competition framework. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 21 October 2025 and a tender submission deadline of 31 October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling and guidance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The criteria for awarding the contract include considerations for contract price, added value, service delivery, and service provision, making it well-suited for businesses that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality service. Engaging in this contract through Bury College offers an excellent avenue for businesses to expand their client base within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bury College - Student Assistance Programme - ITT

Notice Description

Bury College tender for the provision of Student Assistance Programme from 05/01/2026 to 04/01/2029 (with optional 2 x 12 months extensions)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a414
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060527-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
information@burycollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 280 8280

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
BL9 0BG
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Redvales
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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