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title: "Counselling and Therapy Services to HE and FE Students"
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# Counselling and Therapy Services to HE and FE Students

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c0f22b4-8097-4add-8f6b-0e29006907a6

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## Summary

The University of Derby is seeking to procure Counselling and Therapy Services for Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) students. This initiative falls under the health and social work services sector, and an estimated budget of £155,000 has been allocated for approximately 2,500 to 4,000 hours of service delivery. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 27th July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2021 and continue for a year until 1st September 2022. This tender operates under a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their service offerings within the education sector. Qualified counselling and therapy providers can leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a reputable institution. Businesses with expertise in delivering mental health support and therapeutic services in educational settings will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University has the following requirement: The management and delivery of counselling and therapeutic sessions to Higher Education and Further Education students studying at the University of Derby. Circa 2,500 - 4,000 hours between FE and HE students. Details on how to apply: www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12bc880-80ec-4946-bacb-7fb7c4214b12 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 1 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12bc880-80ec-4946-bacb-7fb7c4214b12
- 28 Jun 2021 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12bc880-80ec-4946-bacb-7fb7c4214b12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12bc880-80ec-4946-bacb-7fb7c4214b12
  29th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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