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31 Jul 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Oxford Brookes University focused on acquiring services for a Students Assistance Programme intended to provide wellbeing products and counselling services. This tender, categorised under the services industry, was conducted as a direct procurement method, characterised as below threshold and without competition. The award was made to Health Assured Limited, a Manchester-based SME, with the contract signed on 29th June 2026, and set to commence from that date until 28th June 2028. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract being active, valued at £56,160 gross. Key locations involved include Oxford, where the buyer is based, and services being distributed across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that offer counselling and wellbeing services, particularly SMEs experienced in delivering such programmes. Companies in the UK services sector can leverage this opportunity to engage with educational institutions that focus on enhancing student welfare. Prospective businesses suited for these types of tenders would benefit from having a strong track record in guidance and counselling services, as demonstrated by the winning supplier, Health Assured Limited. Engaging in such public procurement processes could aid businesses in expanding their market exposure and establishing strategic relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Students Assistance Programme

Notice Description

This service is being provided for Students Assistance wellbeing products and services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072729-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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