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title: "The Provision of Student Counselling Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663147"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2021-08-09"
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# The Provision of Student Counselling Services

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663147

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## Summary

APUC Limited is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "The Provision of Student Counselling Services," aimed at delivering counselling services across all Scottish higher and further education institutions. This procurement process is valued at £3,000,000 and falls under the education industry category. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected on 15 November 2021, which will likely provide more details about the procurement process that is being conducted under a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, mental health support, and related technologies to enhance their service offerings in the Scottish education sector. Companies that can provide comprehensive and innovative solutions—such as one-to-one counselling sessions, online platforms for peer support, and crisis intervention services—are well-positioned to compete in this process. This is an excellent chance for service providers to expand their reach within academic institutions in Scotland and strengthen collaborations with educational authorities.

## Notice

This Framework will provide counselling services for students across all Scottish HE/FE Institutions.

### Lot Information

One to One Counselling Services

The provision of a range of counselling services and other talking therapies on a one-on-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face-to-face setting. These services will be available to all universities and colleges in Scotland plus any other named Contracting Authority to access and call off as required.

All-Inclusive Student Counselling Services

The provision of an all inclusive Student Counselling Service which will include, but not be limited to, the following: *Provision of an online peer to peer web portal *Provision of app-based information and support accessible via, but not limited to, iOS and Android Operating systems *Provision of an online suite of creative tools, videos, courses and web based therapy *Clinical Support, including but not limited to, a range of counselling services on a one-to-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face to face setting *An out of hours crisis intervention service, in the form of, as a minimum a 24-hour helpline with a referral system This service will be available to all universities and colleges in Scotland plus any other named Contracting Authority to access and call off as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423765 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423765

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423765
  The Provision of Student Counselling Services - This Framework will provide counselling services for students across all Scottish HE/FE Institutions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663147
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=663147

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