This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:43

Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath, located in Bath, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the Provision of Student Support & Safeguarding Services, specifically Lot A for Counselling Services. This process was classified under the services category and conducted through an open competition method, as it was below the threshold. The procurement reached the award stage on 10th July 2026, just after the award was announced on 9th July 2026. The contracting authority engaged Bath Minds as the supplier, with the contract term set to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude on 2nd August 2028. The awarded contract is valued at £70,000 and covers services such as guidance and counselling, targeting enhanced student welfare.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic and counselling services to explore similar procurement avenues and engage in competitive tendering processes with public authorities. By demonstrating capabilities in providing high-quality support and safeguarding services, businesses can position themselves to secure government contracts, thus expanding their client base and enhancing their service portfolios. Organisations equipped to provide comprehensive, quality-driven support services, particularly those able to address specific needs of student welfare, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. As seen in this case, the emphasis on open competition can provide SMEs and VCSEs with potential growth pathways, even though this specific tender was awarded to a large-scale service provider.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Student Support & Safeguarding Services for the University of Bath.

Notice Description

The Provision of Student Support & Safeguarding Services for the University of Bath. (Lot A Counselling Services)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065039-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33693000 - Other therapeutic products

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATH MINDS (03531040

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