Tender

Student Counselling Services (Distance Learning and Overseas)

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is inviting tenders for the provision of student counselling services to support its distance learning and overseas students. The procurement falls under the services category and is structured as an open competition "below threshold". It specifically targets guidance and counselling services within the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 20th May 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 1st June 2026. The contract is valued at £60,000 from an estimated gross amount of £72,000 and spans from 1st September 2026 to 1st September 2028, with an option for a one-year extension.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those focused on supporting student well-being and social services. It is well-suited to SMEs, and candidates are assessed based on a selection weighting of 80% quality and 20% price. The open procurement method encourages wider participation, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the educational sector. Businesses with expertise in remote and overseas student support programmes will find this tender particularly fitting, given the need for tailored counselling solutions in these environments.

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Notice Title

Student Counselling Services (Distance Learning and Overseas)

Notice Description

Provision of counselling services to support distance learning and overseas students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039524-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 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
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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