--- title: "The provision of Employee Counselling Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000584465" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584465" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584465.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584465.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERTAY UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-07-16" --- # The provision of Employee Counselling Services Buyer: ABERTAY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000584465 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584465) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584465.json) ## Summary Abertay University has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Employee Counselling Services, located in Dundee, UK. The tender was initiated as an open procedure, aimed at sourcing qualified professional counselling services to support staff experiencing mental health issues. The procurement stage has now reached completion, with the contract awarded on 10th July 2019, valued at £25,212. The University has emphasised the significance of mental health in the workplace, responding to rising incidents by securing a professional service that meets verified standards and performance indicators. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health support and counselling services. Companies with expertise in professional counselling and a focus on employee well-being would be particularly suited to engage in such tenders, enabling them to establish lucrative partnerships with educational institutions like Abertay University. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the health services sector may find such contracts beneficial for growth, helping to address a pressing societal need while contributing to improved workplace mental health. ## Notice You are invited by Abertay University to quote for the supply of employee counselling services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The incidence of mental health issues have steadily risen in workplaces over the past decade, with the premier reason for sickness absence identified as mental health. The University recognise these societal changes and from a business, legal and moral perspective seek to provide support to any member of staff who is experiencing mental ill health and to eliminate or reduce the risk of mental ill health associated with the workplace (as far as reasonably practicable). The university are therefore seeking to appoint a contract for an appropriately qualified professional counselling service for staff. The successful service will be required to provide counselling to staff, using professionally verified methods and to agreed performance indicators. Renewal: allow for additional 2 x 12 month extensions not included in original duration ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360493 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jul 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | £45,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £25,212 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERTAY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1HG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ROWAN CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360493 - 20 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354621 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354621&idx=1 20th May 2019 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354621&idx=2 20th May 2019 - Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354621&idx=3 20th May 2019 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354621 The provision of Employee Counselling Services - You are invited by Abertay University to quote for the supply of employee counselling services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360493 The provision of Employee Counselling Services - You are invited by Abertay University to quote for the supply of employee counselling services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abertay.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584465 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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