Award

Provision of Out of Hours Student Crisis Line

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands has awarded a contract for the Provision of Out of Hours Student Crisis Line. The procurement process is complete, with Spectrum Life being the successful supplier. The contract is valued at £100,000 GBP and was signed on July 24, 2023. The contract is set to commence on August 1, 2023, and expire on July 31, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specializing in crisis support services. The University of the Highlands and Islands, located in Inverness, UK, initiated this tender as part of their commitment to providing essential student assistance services. Businesses offering innovative solutions in the mental health support domain would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Provision of Out of Hours Student Crisis Line

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands had a requirement for the Provision of an Out of Hours Student Crisis Line. It should be noted that this requirement is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all Academic Partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands had a requirement for the Provision of an Out of Hours Student Crisis Line. It should be noted that this requirement is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all Academic Partners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000739689
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20232 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 THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ayoung@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRUM LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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