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Counselling Software

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the provision of an online early intervention service for people in psychological distress titled "Counselling Software". The procurement method used was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This opportunity falls under the Education industry category and is located in Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh required the Care Quality Commission accreditation as a standard for the services, ensuring staff provide safe, effective care. The contract was awarded to Togetherall, a large-scale supplier.

This tender for "Counselling Software" by the University of Edinburgh presents an opportunity for businesses in the mental health and technology sectors. Companies with Care Quality Commission accreditation and experience in providing online mental health services, like Togetherall, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £73,710 signed on August 25, 2022. Interested businesses should consider the technical requirements and quality standards set by the University for this essential service to support students and staff.

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Notice Title

Counselling Software

Notice Description

provision of an online early intervention service for people in psychological distress.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The baseline for the Counselling services and a must-have in the technical element is the Care Quality Commission accreditation this is required by the University of Edinburgh as a standard, as this provides assurance that all the staff are trained and provide as a standard, a measure of safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care of the online mental health communities, only Togetherall has the Care Quality Commission accreditation which is an regulated by the independent regulator of health and social care in England, this mitigates any risk to the University and its students & Staff ,that the clinical staff are fully qualified and CQC approved.

Procurement Information

The baseline for the Counselling services and a must-have in the technical element is the Care Quality Commission accreditation this is required by the University of Edinburgh as a standard, as this provides assurance that all the staff are trained and provide as a standard, a measure of safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care of the online mental health communities, only Togetherall has the Care Quality Commission accreditation which is an regulated by the independent regulator of health and social care in England, this mitigates any risk to the University and its students & Staff ,that the clinical staff are fully qualified and CQC approved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000729479
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476420
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20223 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Alice Newey
Contact Email
alice.newey@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOGETHERALL

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