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# Counselling Support Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0f263cb-d543-43a2-9ede-a1e3bda52c4f

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## Summary

The University of Salford has awarded a contract for a Counselling Support Service to Vita Health Wellness Ltd. The procurement, classified under CPV code 85312320 (Counselling services), aims to offer a highly skilled and professional therapeutic support service for the university's students, ensuring their wellbeing and mental health. The contract, valued at £1,800,000, was tendered using an open procedure above the threshold. The tender was published on 3rd June 2024 and concluded on 18th July 2024, with the contract period set from 18th August 2024 to 18th August 2029. The procurement was specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and was part of the University of Salford's ongoing initiatives to provide diverse and timely support to its student population.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the counselling services industry, particularly those specialising in therapeutic and mental health support. It emphasises the importance of offering services that cater to diverse backgrounds and specific needs, reflecting the growing demand for inclusive mental health support. SMEs with expertise in providing timely and culturally competent therapeutic interventions would be well-suited to benefit from such contracts, facilitating business growth through public sector collaboration. The partnership with a reputable institution like the University of Salford can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in the mental health services sector.

## Notice

The University of Salford is looking for a highly skilled, professional, and supportive therapeutic support service for our students. Our student's wellbeing and mental health is of paramount importance and therefore connecting them with supportive, highly skilled therapists and in a timely way is crucial. Through this partnership we are seeking to broaden our reach of support available and in a way that works for our diverse student population. This could be via specific skills or backgrounds, cultures, or experiences. We want to ensure that we can provide support in a way that works for our students and stays connected with the latest in therapeutic interventions and talking therapies. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18382158-a0a1-481d-8eee-9eda37d8e1be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,166,580 |
| 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 SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITA HEALTH WELLNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18382158-a0a1-481d-8eee-9eda37d8e1be
- 3 Jun 2024 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92ed97a-2221-4e10-8c7a-fcbec522745d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18382158-a0a1-481d-8eee-9eda37d8e1be
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92ed97a-2221-4e10-8c7a-fcbec522745d
  3rd June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
  Full tender documentation can be accessed via InTend. All tender queries must be made via InTend.

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