Planning

The Provision of Student Counselling Services

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

09 Aug 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "The Provision of Student Counselling Services," aimed at delivering counselling services across all Scottish higher and further education institutions. This procurement process is valued at £3,000,000 and falls under the education industry category. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected on 15 November 2021, which will likely provide more details about the procurement process that is being conducted under a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, mental health support, and related technologies to enhance their service offerings in the Scottish education sector. Companies that can provide comprehensive and innovative solutions—such as one-to-one counselling sessions, online platforms for peer support, and crisis intervention services—are well-positioned to compete in this process. This is an excellent chance for service providers to expand their reach within academic institutions in Scotland and strengthen collaborations with educational authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Student Counselling Services

Notice Description

This Framework will provide counselling services for students across all Scottish HE/FE Institutions.

Lot Information

One to One Counselling Services

The provision of a range of counselling services and other talking therapies on a one-on-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face-to-face setting. These services will be available to all universities and colleges in Scotland plus any other named Contracting Authority to access and call off as required.

All-Inclusive Student Counselling Services

The provision of an all inclusive Student Counselling Service which will include, but not be limited to, the following: *Provision of an online peer to peer web portal *Provision of app-based information and support accessible via, but not limited to, iOS and Android Operating systems *Provision of an online suite of creative tools, videos, courses and web based therapy *Clinical Support, including but not limited to, a range of counselling services on a one-to-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face to face setting *An out of hours crisis intervention service, in the form of, as a minimum a 24-hour helpline with a referral system This service will be available to all universities and colleges in Scotland plus any other named Contracting Authority to access and call off as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663147
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423765
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
David Benstead
Contact Email
dbenstead@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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