--- title: "Student Assistance Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683055" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000683055" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000683055.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000683055.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC" published: "2022-03-04" --- # Student Assistance Services Buyer: APUC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683055 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000683055) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000683055.json) ## Summary The APUC is currently conducting an open tender for Student Assistance Services aimed at addressing various student support needs. This procurement process is active and located in Stirling, UK. Significant details include a total contract value of £3,000,000 and a deadline for submissions set for 8 April 2022, at noon. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to submit bids electronically via the APUC's designated online platform. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in services related to education, mental health, and welfare support. Companies capable of providing clinical support, therapeutic sessions, workshops, and crisis helplines would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With the potential for the framework agreement to be extended based on performance, engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term contracts and contribute to local community benefits through employment, training, and support initiatives. ## Notice This framework aims to cover a range of student assistance services. This is includes Clinical Support, Therapeutic Group Sessions, Workshops, Online Support and Assistance Services, App based Information and Support as well as a Crisis Helpline ### Lot Information Clinical Support including Counselling Services Clinical Support including counselling services including, but not limited to, a range of counselling services on a one-on-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face-to-face setting. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be an initial period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Therapeutic Group Sessions and Group Counselling Facilitation and management of in person therapeutic group sessions and group counselling sessions Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Group Workshops on Psychoeducation Delivery and facilitation of in person group workshops on psychoeducation Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Online Support and Assistance Services Provision of online peer to peer web portal and online knowledge hub for students. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. App based Information and Support The provision of information and support to students accessible through an app via devices. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Out of Hours Crisis Helpline (24/7 or as required) The provision of an out of hours crisis intervention service, in the form of, as a minimum a 24-hour helpline (or as required) with a referral system Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442589 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | March 2024 | ## 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC | | 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 - 4 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442589 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442589 Student Assistance Services - This framework aims to cover a range of student assistance services. This is includes Clinical Support, Therapeutic Group Sessions, Workshops, Online Support and Assistance Services, App based Information and Support as well as a Crisis Helpline ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000683055 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000683055. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000683055.json.