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title: "PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services"
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# PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ffdc

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow conducted a procurement process under the open procedure for the provision of a framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services. The procurement, identified as PURCH2651, falls under the 'Guidance and Counselling Services' category and encompasses multiple lots, including student counselling and peer support platforms, primarily in Glasgow (region UKM82). The procurement process progressed through various stages, culminating in the contracts being awarded by August 2025. Notably, Lot 4 titled 'Provision of Student Counselling' was awarded to Randstad, and Lot 3 titled 'Provision of Peer Support Platform' awarded to TalkLife, with the contracts active as of the dates signed in August 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for service providers with expertise in mental health and support services. Organisations specializing in student counselling, peer support, and employee assistance are well-positioned to compete, especially those with a proven track record in managing complex quality and delivery criteria. The procurement process values quality elements like account management, risk management, and service delivery, alongside competitive pricing, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive support services in educational settings. With framework agreements in place, participants can anticipate potential extensions, facilitating long-term partnerships and business expansion.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 1 - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Lot 2 - Provision of Student Assistance Services

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 2 - Provision of Student Assistance Services

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Lot 3 - Provision of Peer Support Platform

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 3 - Provision of Peer Support Platform

Renewal: Please refer to the PURCH2651 Invitation to Tender document for additional information.

Lot 4 - Provision of Student Counselling

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 4 - Provision of Student Counselling The University of Glasgow Counselling Service supports students to manage their mental health and to build strategies that will help them successfully complete their course of study. While the Service is primarily designed to support those with mild to moderate needs, a significant amount of case management and liaison with external services is undertaken to support those whose needs cannot be met within the Service's session model.

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050521-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £669,754 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH ASSURED; PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT; RANDSTAD; TALKLIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050521-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046662-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045092-2025
- 9 Apr 2025 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014035-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795910
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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