---
title: "Spectrum Life"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a873"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a873.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-10-06"
---

# Spectrum Life

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a873

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## Summary

The University of Kent has completed a public procurement process for the provision of out-of-hours support services for students, specifically those experiencing mental health and emotional distress. The procurement, titled "Spectrum Life," falls under the services industry category, particularly health and social work services, and is located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Spectrum Wellness UK Ltd on 6th October 2025. The direct procurement method was chosen, below the threshold and without competition, involving a total contract value of £45,165, running from 6th October 2025 to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health and emotional support services to engage with sub-central governmental authorities like universities. Spectrum Wellness UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been selected due to its capability to deliver comprehensive and immediate support services. Companies that can offer innovative mental health solutions or have experience in providing community and social services would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. This highlights the potential for expanding market presence within the educational sector, addressing the growing need for mental health support among students.

## Notice

Supplier of out of hours in the moment support for students experiencing mental health and emotional distress. PS45,165 inc VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062386-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,165 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECTRUM WELLNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 09:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062386-2025
- 6 Oct 2025 at 08:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062383-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062386-2025
  6th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062383-2025
  6th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- http://www.spectrum.life
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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