This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed its procurement process for the provision of employee and student assistance and counselling support services under the framework contract PURCH2651. This services contract falls within the Educational Services category (Industry Classification: CPV 85312300) and concerns the delivery location in Glasgow, UK (Region: UKM82). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and included several lots, each focusing on different aspects such as employee assistance, student counselling, and peer support platforms. Key dates include the award notice date of 21 August 2025 and contract signing, with activities commencing shortly thereafter. The procurement process has moved past the award stage, and contracts are now active, bringing new opportunities for businesses in mental health and counselling services.

This tender created significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations offering mental health and wellbeing services in an educational context. The awarded lots provided grounds for large-scale as well as SME participation, with distinct roles for delivering peer support, student counselling, and assistance services. Suppliers like Randstad, TalkLife, People Asset Management Ltd, and Health Assured secured contracts under different lots, ensuring a multi-faceted delivery approach. Businesses with competencies in confidential support services, digital peer engagement platforms, and complex case management were well-suited for this procurement, highlighting the potential for growth in these sectors through collaborative partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Glasgow.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 1 - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Lot 2 - Provision of Student Assistance Services

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 2 - Provision of Student Assistance Services

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Lot 3 - Provision of Peer Support Platform

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 3 - Provision of Peer Support Platform

Renewal: Please refer to the PURCH2651 Invitation to Tender document for additional information.

Lot 4 - Provision of Student Counselling

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 4 - Provision of Student Counselling The University of Glasgow Counselling Service supports students to manage their mental health and to build strategies that will help them successfully complete their course of study. While the Service is primarily designed to support those with mild to moderate needs, a significant amount of case management and liaison with external services is undertaken to support those whose needs cannot be met within the Service's session model.

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537445
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£355,160 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 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 Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Health Assured

People Asset Management Ltd

Randstad

TalkLife

Further Information

Notice Documents

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