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title: "The Provision of Student Counselling Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d240"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2021-08-09"
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# The Provision of Student Counselling Services

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d240

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## Summary

The procurement process involves APUC Limited, located in Stirling, UK, which is in the planning stage for a framework contract titled "The Provision of Student Counselling Services." This initiative aims to provide counselling services across all Scottish Higher Education and Further Education institutions, with a reported value of £3,000,000. Interested parties should note that the future notice date for further engagement is set for 15th November 2021, with details available through the relevant procurement platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the counselling and mental health services sector, particularly those who can deliver one-to-one counselling through various formats, including secure video conferencing and telephone support. Organisations offering innovative solutions, such as online platforms and crisis intervention services, will find this bidding process particularly relevant, as it caters to educational institutions seeking to enhance their support services for students across Scotland.

## Notice

This Framework will provide counselling services for students across all Scottish HE/FE Institutions.

### Lot Information

One to One Counselling Services

The provision of a range of counselling services and other talking therapies on a one-on-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face-to-face setting. These services will be available to all universities and colleges in Scotland plus any other named Contracting Authority to access and call off as required.

All-Inclusive Student Counselling Services

The provision of an all inclusive Student Counselling Service which will include, but not be limited to, the following: *Provision of an online peer to peer web portal *Provision of app-based information and support accessible via, but not limited to, iOS and Android Operating systems *Provision of an online suite of creative tools, videos, courses and web based therapy *Clinical Support, including but not limited to, a range of counselling services on a one-to-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face to face setting *An out of hours crisis intervention service, in the form of, as a minimum a 24-hour helpline with a referral system This service will be available to all universities and colleges in Scotland plus any other named Contracting Authority to access and call off as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019153-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2021 at 08:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019153-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=663147
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402

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