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The provision of Employee Counselling Services

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Employee Counselling Services, located in Dundee, UK. The tender was initiated as an open procedure, aimed at sourcing qualified professional counselling services to support staff experiencing mental health issues. The procurement stage has now reached completion, with the contract awarded on 10th July 2019, valued at £25,212. The University has emphasised the significance of mental health in the workplace, responding to rising incidents by securing a professional service that meets verified standards and performance indicators.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health support and counselling services. Companies with expertise in professional counselling and a focus on employee well-being would be particularly suited to engage in such tenders, enabling them to establish lucrative partnerships with educational institutions like Abertay University. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the health services sector may find such contracts beneficial for growth, helping to address a pressing societal need while contributing to improved workplace mental health.

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Notice Title

The provision of Employee Counselling Services

Notice Description

You are invited by Abertay University to quote for the supply of employee counselling services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The incidence of mental health issues have steadily risen in workplaces over the past decade, with the premier reason for sickness absence identified as mental health. The University recognise these societal changes and from a business, legal and moral perspective seek to provide support to any member of staff who is experiencing mental ill health and to eliminate or reduce the risk of mental ill health associated with the workplace (as far as reasonably practicable). The university are therefore seeking to appoint a contract for an appropriately qualified professional counselling service for staff. The successful service will be required to provide counselling to staff, using professionally verified methods and to agreed performance indicators.

Renewal: allow for additional 2 x 12 month extensions not included in original duration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000584465
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360493
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@abertay.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382308995

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROWAN CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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