--- title: "DIGITAL THERAPY PROVISION AT LANCASTER UNIVERISTY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3399c4b-6569-4dcd-8b46-d00513d9544c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3399c4b-6569-4dcd-8b46-d00513d9544c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3399c4b-6569-4dcd-8b46-d00513d9544c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3399c4b-6569-4dcd-8b46-d00513d9544c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-05-12" --- # DIGITAL THERAPY PROVISION AT LANCASTER UNIVERISTY Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3399c4b-6569-4dcd-8b46-d00513d9544c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3399c4b-6569-4dcd-8b46-d00513d9544c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3399c4b-6569-4dcd-8b46-d00513d9544c.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is currently seeking tenders for the provision of digital therapy services as part of its Counselling and Mental Health Service. This procurement, identified as SP/21/1190, falls within the counselling services category (CPV code: 85312320) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is an open procedure, set to close on 10th June 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2022. This process offers an opportunity for providers to address the urgent demand for flexible, out-of-hours online counselling services, particularly given that around 12% of the University's 16,000 students currently utilise these services, resulting in significant waiting times for appointments. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services and online therapy to expand their services and reach a significant student population in need of support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster new entrants to the market. Providers with experience in educational counselling, digital service delivery, and flexible scheduling will find this tender well-suited to their expertise, ensuring they can contribute effectively to resolving the current pressures faced by Lancaster University's Counselling and Mental Health Service. ## Notice The University is inviting tenders on for an external provider as part of a joined-up approach to provide flexible top-up out of hours online counselling/therapy provision. Lancaster University's Counselling and Mental Health Service is made up of approximately 13.0 FTE staff. The team includes a Head of Service, a Deputy Head of Service/Clinical Lead, Counsellors, Mental Health Practitioners and College Wellbeing Officers. A small admin team supports the service and manages the tracking and scheduling of the support for students. The service operates between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, with support focused on times of peak demand during University term time. The student population is circa 16,000 and 12% of the student body typically access the University's Counselling and Mental Health Service. At peak times students are having to wait 5-6 weeks for appointments with over 100 students sitting on this waiting list. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0cbfc3-7c3f-4001-b1be-55c559ed022e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 12 May 2021 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0cbfc3-7c3f-4001-b1be-55c559ed022e - 12 May 2021 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0cbfc3-7c3f-4001-b1be-55c559ed022e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0cbfc3-7c3f-4001-b1be-55c559ed022e 12th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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