Student Assistance Services

A Tender Notice
by APUC

Source
OJEU
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
3M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
09 Mar 2022
Delivery
To 04 Oct 2024 (est.)
Deadline
08 Apr 2022 12:00

Concepts

Location

Stirling

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

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 Division

1 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.

Award Criteria
Operation & Management of the Framework Agreement 7.5
Responsible Procurement 7.5
Data Protection Risks 10.0
Service Delivery – Methodology 20.0
Knowledge and Expertise 15.0
Proposed Resource and Contingency 10.0
PRICE 30.0
2 Therapeutic Group Sessions and Group Counselling

Facilitation and management of in person therapeutic group sessions and group counselling sessions

Award Criteria
Operation & Management of the Framework Agreement 7.5
Responsible Procurement 7.5
Data Protection Risks 10.0
Service Delivery – Methodology 20.0
Knowledge and Expertise 15.0
Proposed Resource and Contingency 10.0
PRICE 30.0
3 Group Workshops on Psychoeducation

Delivery and facilitation of in person group workshops on psychoeducation

Award Criteria
Operation & Management of the Framework Agreement 7.5
Responsible Procurement 7.5
Data Protection Risks 10.0
Service Delivery – Methodology 20.0
Knowledge and Expertise 15.0
Proposed Resource and Contingency 10.0
PRICE 30.0
4 Online Support and Assistance Services

Provision of online peer to peer web portal and online knowledge hub for students.

Award Criteria
Operation & Management of the Framework Agreement 7.5
Responsible Procurement 7.5
Data Protection Risks 10.0
Method Statement on the delivery of a peer to peer Web Portal 22.5
Method Statement on the delivery of a Online Knowledge Hub 22.5
PRICE 30.0
5 App based Information and Support

The provision of information and support to students accessible through an app via devices.

Award Criteria
Operation & Management of the Framework Agreement 7.5
Responsible Procurement 7.5
Data Protection Risks 10.0
Method Statement 45.0
PRICE 30.0
6 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

Award Criteria
Operation & Management of the Framework Agreement 7.5
Responsible Procurement 7.5
Data Protection Risks 10.0
Service Delivery – Methodology 20.0
Knowledge and Expertise 15.0
Proposed Resource and Contingency 10.0
PRICE 30.0

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Performance considerations apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The following should be submitted prior to award. It is for information only and will not be scored. Form of Tender Please confirm that you will be in a position to submit prior to award “Appendix A – Form of Tender” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Freedom of Information Please confirm that you will be in a position to submit prior to award “Appendix B – Freedom of Information” if applicable in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Please confirm that you will be in a position to submit prior to award “Appendix D – Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. General Data Protection Regulation Please confirm that you will be in a position to submit prior to award “Appendix G – GDPR Contractor Assessment Form” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Please confirm that you will be in a position to submit prior to award SCM RP Section 1/Appendix H For Information only List of Institutions - Appendix E The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19220. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: It is a requirement that the range of services to be delivered under this framework agreement will be delivered by each of the main contractors. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits or social value that will be delivered through this Framework Agreement will be training opportunities, apprenticeships, subcontractor opportunities or investment in the local community. (SC Ref:680347) The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19220. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits or social value that will be delivered through this Framework Agreement will be training opportunities, apprenticeships, subcontractor opportunities or investment in the local community. (SC Ref:683055)

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