--- title: "Student Counselling Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EDINBURGH COLLEGE" published: "2020-04-16" --- # Student Counselling Service Buyer: EDINBURGH COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990.json) ## Summary The procurement process is for the provision of a Student Counselling Service by Edinburgh College, located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender is classified under the education industry category and is currently in the "Tender" stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 18th May 2020, at 11:00 AM (UTC). The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £300,000. The service is intended to support an extensive student population across four college campuses, offering both in-person and virtual counselling access. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health and counselling services, particularly those with accredited professional standards. Companies that can demonstrate the capacity to manage high-demand services and provide staff registered with the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care will be well-suited to compete. The potential for contract renewal after an initial period of 360 days adds further opportunity for sustained business growth, making this tender especially attractive to capable providers in the education sector. ## Notice 1.4.1. The Authority is therefore seeking Bids from those able to provide the specified Student Counselling Services to the Authority. The bidder must be capable of meeting the demands of a large College, with an extensive student population. The bidder must offer the counselling service over four College Campuses and offer virtual access if appropriate. 1.4.2. Counsellors must be on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA). The registered counsellors must have met the accredited register's professional standards to practise. ### Lot Information Lot 1 1.4.1. The Authority is therefore seeking Bids from those able to provide the specified Student Counselling Services to the Authority. The bidder must be capable of meeting the demands of a large College, with an extensive student population. The bidder must offer the counselling service over four College Campuses and offer virtual access if appropriate. 1.4.2. Counsellors must be on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA). The registered counsellors must have met the accredited register's professional standards to practise. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385263 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EDINBURGH COLLEGE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 4DE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385263 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385263&idx=9 8th May 2020 - Answers to Questions Received - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385263&idx=8 27th April 2020 - Clarification re-submission time and answer to submitted question - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385263&idx=7 23rd April 2020 - Advising of minor changes to specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385263&idx=1 23rd April 2020 - EC-1920-0018-00 - Student Counselling Service (Q&S) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385263&idx=6 23rd April 2020 - EC-1920-0018-00 - Student Counselling Service (Q&S) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385263&idx=2 17th April 2020 - Appendix A - Freedom of Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385263&idx=3 17th April 2020 - Appendix B - Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385263&idx=4 17th April 2020 - Section 1 - Invitation Letter & Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385263&idx=5 17th April 2020 - Section 4 Schedule 3B - Selection Questions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385263 Student Counselling Service - 1.4.1. The Authority is therefore seeking Bids from those able to provide the specified Student Counselling Services to the Authority. The bidder must be capable of meeting the demands of a large College, with an extensive student population. The bidder must offer the counselling service over four College Campuses and offer virtual access if appropriate. 1.4.2. Counsellors must be on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA). The registered counsellors must have met the accredited register's professional standards to practise. ## Notice URLs - http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=619990 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=619990 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000619990.json.