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Supply of a (Employee and/or Student) Assistance Programme for Aberystwyth University Students and/o

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 10:20

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 10:52

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberystwyth University recently awarded a contract to Health Assured Ltd for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a Student Assistance Programme (SAP) to enhance the current wellbeing and support services. Based in Aberystwyth, the university sought services within the healthcare and counselling industry to ensure continuous access to assistance for both staff and students. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage in September 2025, with the contract being signed on 16 September 2025. The open procurement method allowed businesses to respond electronically, and the services are classified under psychiatrist, psychologist, guidance, and counselling services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health services and counselling sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive assistance programmes and 24/7 support. Companies with expertise in delivering both employee and student assistance programmes are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Given the competitive nature of this tender, it attracted six bids, indicating a high level of interest and potential for growth opportunities for suppliers aiming to expand their client base within academic institutions. The tender submission was facilitated through electronic means, encouraging wider participation from businesses across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a (Employee and/or Student) Assistance Programme for Aberystwyth University Students and/o

Notice Description

Aberystwyth University currently has in place an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The license is due to come to an end in September 2025. In parallel, there is a desire to introduce a Student Assistance Programme (SAP) to compliment our current Wellbeing and Support Services for students and to enable easy access to information, advice and support 24/7. The University does, as such wish to explore options available in the market to provide;1) Lot 1 - A dedicated Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)2) Lot 2 - A dedicated Student Assistance Programme (SAP)3) Lot 3 - A combined service for students and staff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153078
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153078
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3AH
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

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