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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Student Assistance Services" was completed by APUC, a central purchasing body in the UK catering to the education sector. The tender involved services related to clinical support, group sessions, workshops, online support, and a crisis helpline. The contract was awarded on 25th July 2022, with multiple suppliers successfully securing active contracts. The framework agreement aimed to provide various student assistance services, promoting business growth opportunities in the services industry, particularly for SMEs with expertise in mental health support.

This public procurement initiative by APUC through an open procedure offers promising prospects for businesses in the mental health services sector. The contract involves multiple lots covering different services, creating opportunities for suppliers to cater to diverse needs within the education sector. SMEs with experience in providing counselling, therapeutic sessions, online support services, and crisis helpline management stand to benefit from this contract and contribute to student welfare initiatives in the UK.

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Notice Title

Student Assistance Services

Notice Description

This framework aims to cover a range of student assistance services. This is includes Clinical Support, Therapeutic Group Sessions, Workshops, Online Support and Assistance Services, App based Information and Support as well as a Crisis Helpline

Lot Information

Clinical Support including Counselling Services

Clinical Support including counselling services including, but not limited to, a range of counselling services on a one-on-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face-to-face setting.

Therapeutic Group Sessions and Group Counselling

Facilitation and management of in person therapeutic group sessions and group counselling sessions

Group Workshops on Psychoeducation

Delivery and facilitation of in person group workshops on psychoeducation

Online Support and Assistance Services

Provision of online peer to peer web portal and online knowledge hub for students.

App based Information and Support

The provision of information and support to students accessible through an app via devices.

Out of Hours Crisis Helpline (24/7 or as required)

The provision of an out of hours crisis intervention service, in the form of, as a minimum a 24-hour helpline (or as required) with a referral system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000706591
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460557
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20224 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
APUC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CrossReach

Enlightened Psychology & Counselling Service Ltd

Health Assured

ProblemShared

Spectrum Life

The Talking Rooms

Togetherall

Further Information

Notice Documents

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