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title: "PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795910"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795910

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed its procurement process for the provision of employee and student assistance and counselling support services under the framework contract PURCH2651. This services contract falls within the Educational Services category (Industry Classification: CPV 85312300) and concerns the delivery location in Glasgow, UK (Region: UKM82). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and included several lots, each focusing on different aspects such as employee assistance, student counselling, and peer support platforms. Key dates include the award notice date of 21 August 2025 and contract signing, with activities commencing shortly thereafter. The procurement process has moved past the award stage, and contracts are now active, bringing new opportunities for businesses in mental health and counselling services.

This tender created significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations offering mental health and wellbeing services in an educational context. The awarded lots provided grounds for large-scale as well as SME participation, with distinct roles for delivering peer support, student counselling, and assistance services. Suppliers like Randstad, TalkLife, People Asset Management Ltd, and Health Assured secured contracts under different lots, ensuring a multi-faceted delivery approach. Businesses with competencies in confidential support services, digital peer engagement platforms, and complex case management were well-suited for this procurement, highlighting the potential for growth in these sectors through collaborative partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Glasgow.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 1 - Provision of Employee Assistance Services

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Lot 2 - Provision of Student Assistance Services

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 2 - Provision of Student Assistance Services

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Lot 3 - Provision of Peer Support Platform

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 3 - Provision of Peer Support Platform

Renewal: Please refer to the PURCH2651 Invitation to Tender document for additional information.

Lot 4 - Provision of Student Counselling

Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Lot 4 - Provision of Student Counselling The University of Glasgow Counselling Service supports students to manage their mental health and to build strategies that will help them successfully complete their course of study. While the Service is primarily designed to support those with mild to moderate needs, a significant amount of case management and liaison with external services is undertaken to support those whose needs cannot be met within the Service's session model.

Renewal: Period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537445 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £355,160 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH ASSURED; PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT; RANDSTAD; TALKLIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537445
- 6 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536464
- 1 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536013
- 9 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528023

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=13
  8th May 2025 - Response to Clarification 38.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=12
  15th April 2025 - Responses to clarification 9.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=1
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=2
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 1B - C&SRM KPIS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=3
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 1B - C&SRM Stakeholder Feedback Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=4
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 1B - CODE OF CONDUCT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=5
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 1C - Framework Agreement for Purchase of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=6
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 1C - Non Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=7
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 1D - SPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=8
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 2 - Lot 1 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=9
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 2 - Lot 2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=10
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 2 - Lot 3 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528023&idx=11
  9th April 2025 - PURCH2651 Schedule 2 - Lot 4 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528023
  PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services - PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536013
  PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services - Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536464
  PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services - Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537445
  PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services - Award of PURCH2651 Provision of a Framework for Employee & Student Assistance and Counselling Support Services

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