Award

Spectrum Life

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Oct 2025 at 09:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

06 Oct 2025 at 08:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed a public procurement process for the provision of out-of-hours support services for students, specifically those experiencing mental health and emotional distress. The procurement, titled "Spectrum Life," falls under the services industry category, particularly health and social work services, and is located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Spectrum Wellness UK Ltd on 6th October 2025. The direct procurement method was chosen, below the threshold and without competition, involving a total contract value of £45,165, running from 6th October 2025 to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health and emotional support services to engage with sub-central governmental authorities like universities. Spectrum Wellness UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been selected due to its capability to deliver comprehensive and immediate support services. Companies that can offer innovative mental health solutions or have experience in providing community and social services would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. This highlights the potential for expanding market presence within the educational sector, addressing the growing need for mental health support among students.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spectrum Life

Notice Description

Supplier of out of hours in the moment support for students experiencing mental health and emotional distress. PS45,165 inc VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a873
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062386-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,165 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRUM WELLNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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