--- title: "T723 Student Counselling Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e490278-566c-4d44-86e7-0c050c9c6f36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e490278-566c-4d44-86e7-0c050c9c6f36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e490278-566c-4d44-86e7-0c050c9c6f36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e490278-566c-4d44-86e7-0c050c9c6f36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2018-12-20" --- # T723 Student Counselling Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e490278-566c-4d44-86e7-0c050c9c6f36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e490278-566c-4d44-86e7-0c050c9c6f36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e490278-566c-4d44-86e7-0c050c9c6f36.json) ## Summary The University of Essex has recently completed a procurement process for the "T723 Student Counselling Services" contract, which falls under the industry category of guidance and counselling services. This contract, valued at £550,000, is engaged through a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 12th July 2018, while the contract period spans from 24th August 2018 to 24th August 2020, with an option for extension at the University’s discretion. The geographical scope for service delivery is the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically aimed at supporting registered students of the university. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services and counselling, particularly those with experience in the educational sector. Companies that are well-versed in providing modern and effective counselling services, and that have a strong understanding of the student experience, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The engagement of well-established organisations in this field can enhance student well-being and potentially lead to long-term partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Essex. ## Notice T723 Student Counselling Services procurement 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 services work to provide a professional and proactive service for students within a wider 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. The appointed service provider would need to have an understanding of the educational context, including the student journey, and be able to demonstrate competency in applying that knowledge in order to deliver those services set out in this invitation to tender. The University is looking for a Contractor to deliver effective and modern Counselling to the students of the University of Essex. Counselling services will be made available to all registered University of Essex students on the terms set out within this invitation to tender and any subsequent contract documents. This contract will be for Two (2) years plus an option to extend for a further one (1) year plus one (1) which is at the discretion of the University of Essex Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f151e4c-0e4f-47f5-be08-aa5ef0eb49d2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 23 Aug 2018 - 24 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £550,000 | | 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE VALIDIUM GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f151e4c-0e4f-47f5-be08-aa5ef0eb49d2 - 5 Jul 2018 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955699ab-cac8-44d0-8862-133c1a1bb550 - 14 Jun 2018 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955699ab-cac8-44d0-8862-133c1a1bb550 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f151e4c-0e4f-47f5-be08-aa5ef0eb49d2 20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955699ab-cac8-44d0-8862-133c1a1bb550 5th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Proactis Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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