--- title: "4961/PS/LWM - Student Support and Online Therapy Sessions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1cd58d90-b4a3-46e8-88ae-3bcf7bca6e22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1cd58d90-b4a3-46e8-88ae-3bcf7bca6e22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1cd58d90-b4a3-46e8-88ae-3bcf7bca6e22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1cd58d90-b4a3-46e8-88ae-3bcf7bca6e22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2026-05-28" --- # 4961/PS/LWM - Student Support and Online Therapy Sessions Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cd58d90-b4a3-46e8-88ae-3bcf7bca6e22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1cd58d90-b4a3-46e8-88ae-3bcf7bca6e22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1cd58d90-b4a3-46e8-88ae-3bcf7bca6e22.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is initiating a public procurement process under the title "4961/PS/LWM - Student Support and Online Therapy Sessions," within the health services industry category. This open tender, particularly relevant for services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, focuses on providing online psychological therapy for students. The process is detailed in an invitation to tender (ITT) available via the university's e-tendering platform. The deadline for submissions is 25 June 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the contract set to commence on 1 November 2026 for an initial term of two years, extendable for up to two more years in yearly increments based on supplier performance. The open procurement method used follows the open procedure (below threshold) guidelines. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in mental health services. By joining this framework agreement potentially as one of four chosen suppliers, businesses can gain access to a steady stream of work within a renowned institution, fostering business growth and establishing a strong reputation in educational welfare support. Suppliers equipped to manage therapy delivery, risk escalation, and reporting could find this procurement especially beneficial, aligning with the university's commitment to enhancing student wellbeing within and beyond the campus community. ## Notice 4961/PS/LWM - Student Support and Online Therapy Sessions The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Procurement Act (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Procurement Act (as defined above). The University of Sheffield Mental Health, Counselling, Therapies and Wellbeing service offers students at the University a single point of contact to access a range of mental health and psychological wellbeing services both within the University of Sheffield and within the wider community. The University intends to appoint a maximum of 4 suppliers to a framework agreement, to provide the following services: 1. To provide online psychological therapy for students, working strictly to a 6 session model. A typical session would be a maximum 1 hour. 2. To ensure risk is managed by escalating and de-escalating appropriately, and routinely providing discharge summaries with outcome measures to the University Mental Health, Counselling, Therapies and Wellbeing service The initial term for this contract will be 2 years, with the potential for 2 further years in yearly increments subject to supplier performance. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded from the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c2eec9-db4a-46e8-a687-3eb115a726fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 28 May 2026 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c2eec9-db4a-46e8-a687-3eb115a726fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c2eec9-db4a-46e8-a687-3eb115a726fc 28th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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