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title: "Provision of Staff Counselling Services"
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# Provision of Staff Counselling Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f43bb06c-b9f6-4a99-8e9f-5b1318f8c0ad

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire, located in Preston, England, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Staff Counselling Services" worth £150,000. The contract aims to appoint up to four suppliers to provide counselling services for approximately 2800 staff over a three-year period, commencing on 2nd November 2020. The procurement method was an open procedure and the tender process concluded on 16th September 2020. This award was officially published on 27th October 2020, following its classification under the CPV category for Guidance and counselling services.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in counselling services. Businesses with experience in providing support to educational institutions or workplaces could find this a lucrative contract that enhances their portfolio. Potential suppliers should leverage their expertise in mental health and wellbeing to compete effectively in this tender, thereby fostering business growth in the counselling sector.

## Notice

UCLan are looking to award a contract to a number of independent individuals to provide staff counselling services. Further information is provided within the specification documents. The University has approximately 2800 staff across 4 Faculties, 18 Schools and 14 Professional Services, however, these numbers are approximate and may be subject to change. The current staff counselling contracts expire at the end of October 2020 and the University are looking to appoint up to 4 suppliers for the next three years starting 2nd November 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66526376-4442-4ea9-9dfd-998181b7ca26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A GARG COUNSELLING; CATALYST COACHING & DEVELOPMENT; JP COUNSELLING SERVICES; YASIN PATEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66526376-4442-4ea9-9dfd-998181b7ca26
- 24 Aug 2020 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4793615-7228-4e9a-b347-f0bf922c936a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66526376-4442-4ea9-9dfd-998181b7ca26
  27th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4793615-7228-4e9a-b347-f0bf922c936a
  24th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universitycentrallancs/aspx/Home

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