--- title: "Student Assistance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031ee7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031ee7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031ee7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031ee7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2022-10-11" --- # Student Assistance Services Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031ee7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031ee7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031ee7.json) ## Summary The buying organization APUC LIMITED has awarded a contract for Student Assistance Services under the title "Student Assistance Services" in the services industry category of Counselling services. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 25th July 2022. The contract value is GBP 3,000,000. This procurement opportunity was structured as an open procedure. The contracting authority for this tender is APUC LIMITED, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, United Kingdom. This tender for Student Assistance Services presents an opportunity for businesses offering Clinical Support, Therapeutic Group Sessions, Workshops, Online Support, and Crisis Helpline services to compete. Suppliers that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery, expertise in data protection risks, and responsible procurement practices would be well-suited for this contract. The procurement method employed for this opportunity was an open procedure, aimed at fostering competition and transparency in the procurement process. Businesses interested in providing student assistance services should ensure compliance with the required operational and quality standards outlined in the tender documentation. ## Notice This framework aims to cover a range of student assistance services. This is includes Clinical Support, Therapeutic Group Sessions, Workshops, Online Support and Assistance Services, App based Information and Support as well as a Crisis Helpline ### Lot Information Clinical Support including Counselling Services Clinical Support including counselling services including, but not limited to, a range of counselling services on a one-on-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face-to-face setting. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be an initial period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Therapeutic Group Sessions and Group Counselling Facilitation and management of in person therapeutic group sessions and group counselling sessions Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Group Workshops on Psychoeducation Delivery and facilitation of in person group workshops on psychoeducation Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Online Support and Assistance Services Provision of online peer to peer web portal and online knowledge hub for students. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. App based Information and Support The provision of information and support to students accessible through an app via devices. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Out of Hours Crisis Helpline (24/7 or as required) The provision of an out of hours crisis intervention service, in the form of, as a minimum a 24-hour helpline (or as required) with a referral system Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028613-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | March 2024 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | CROSSREACH; ENLIGHTENED PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING SERVICE; HEALTH ASSURED; PROBLEMSHARED; SPECTRUM LIFE; THE TALKING ROOMS; TOGETHERALL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2022 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028613-2022 - 7 Mar 2022 at 22:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006222-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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