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title: "Contract for the Delivery of a Student Assistance Programme for Keele University"
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# Contract for the Delivery of a Student Assistance Programme for Keele University

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ce723ec-4d9c-4af1-b49c-d874d09084c7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the delivery of a Student Assistance Programme at Keele University has progressed to the award stage. Undertaken as a mini-competition through the London Universities Purchasing Consortium framework, this contract focuses on providing guidance and counselling services, classified under industry category CPV 85312300. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement with a procurement value of £103,220. Spectrum Wellness UK Ltd. is the awarded supplier, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2029. Keele University, located in Newcastle, England, serves as the buying organisation.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses within the guidance and counselling services industry, particularly those specialising in educational support programmes. Companies interested in future tenders of this nature could benefit from establishing a footprint in public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the procurement’s suitability for such entities. This specific tender exemplifies how businesses can expand their reach in the educational sector through targeted service agreements.

## Notice

Keele University is conducting a Mini-Competition under the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Occupational Health Services Framework Agreement - Lot 2 Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) National. Tenders are invited for the Contract for the Delivery of a Student Assistance Programme for Keele University in accordance with the tender specification in Section 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9263b575-a5a5-48b9-b385-5760fdc3c7a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,220 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KEELE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECTRUM WELLNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9263b575-a5a5-48b9-b385-5760fdc3c7a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9263b575-a5a5-48b9-b385-5760fdc3c7a2
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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