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title: "Student Counselling - Soft Market Testing 2023"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# Student Counselling - Soft Market Testing 2023

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a498fd5-56a0-465d-9505-02398087984d

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## Summary

The University of Essex has issued a tender titled "Student Counselling - Soft Market Testing 2023" for guidance and counselling services. This tender aims to address the growing demand for student mental health services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by May 5, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 1, 2024, and end on September 30, 2029. The total contract value is £750,000, and the tender is open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations.

This opportunity presents businesses with a chance to provide crucial counselling services tailored to higher education settings. Companies with expertise in student counselling and a deep understanding of the student journey would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University of Essex, being the buying organisation, is seeking a partner who can adapt counselling provision to meet the diverse needs of students. Interested businesses can explore further details and register their interest through the provided links.

## Notice

At Essex, in line with the national picture, we have seen a significant growth in the demand for student mental health services. Our Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service (SWIS) provides a professional and proactive service for students within a safe, healthy and inclusive environment. It is our ambition to support our students to fulfil their potential as individuals and to enable them to be active participants in their own educational experiences and the transformational opportunities available to them at the University of Essex. Counselling is part of the service provision in SWIS. We are seeking an external counselling partner who has a strong understanding of the higher education context, including the student journey, and will be able to adapt provision to meet the diverse needs of students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3869cb2-6962-4010-8b14-63cd79c31915 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3869cb2-6962-4010-8b14-63cd79c31915

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3869cb2-6962-4010-8b14-63cd79c31915
  3rd April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
  For further details and to register your interest please go to

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