Planning

Student Assistance and Support Services

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited, operating from Stirling, Scotland, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Student Assistance and Support Services." This tender, under the main procurement category of services and classified as counselling services, aims to establish a framework for diverse student assistance offerings including clinical support, group sessions, workshops, and a crisis helpline. The procurement, planned for March 2026, represents a significant financial commitment with a total value of £1,000,000. It is governed by public law and falls under the education sector, promising opportunities in the UKM region, specifically Scotland.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling, mental health support, and digital service delivery, given the inclusion of app-based information and support services. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive student welfare services will find this tender particularly appealing. The planned framework emphasizes not only face-to-face and group therapy but also online and app-based platforms, inviting innovative solutions by organisations adept with modern technologies and scalable support systems. The procurement's substantial value and comprehensive nature further indicate a sustained potential for growth and expansion within the education sector's support services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Assistance and Support 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

Lot 1

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082983-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Ola McIntyre
Contact Email
omcintyre@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
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

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