Tender

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

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is inviting tenders for the provision of Student Support & Safeguarding Services, a contract under the services category. This opportunity is catered towards "Other therapeutic products" and "Guidance and counselling services," anchored in the region of Bath, United Kingdom (UKK12). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 13th April 2026, following the enquiry period conclusion on 31st March 2026. Leveraging an open procurement method, this process presents a chance for qualified service providers to engage with an esteemed public authority, classified further under sub-central government. The contract, valued at £250,000, is to commence on 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2028.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in therapeutic and counselling services to establish or expand their footprint in the academic support services sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering quality and cost-effective counselling solutions would find this tender appealing, given the award criteria focuses 70% on quality and 30% on price. The contract offers a stable and lucrative growth opportunity within a prestigious academic environment, making it an attractive option for enterprises looking to enhance their portfolio in educational and support services. Effective engagement could lead to further collaborations with the University of Bath and other similar institutions.

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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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Other-therapeutic-products./J3S4957DJ7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J3S4957DJ7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023531-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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