Student Assistance Services

A Contract Award Notice
by APUC

Source
OJEU
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
2 year (est.)
Value
£3M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
05 Oct 2022
Delivery
To 04 Oct 2024 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Stirling

Geochart for 2 buyers and 14 suppliers

2 buyers

7 suppliers

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 / Weighting 7.5
Responsible Procurement / Weighting 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
roposed 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

Award Detail

1 Talking Rooms (East Kilbride)
  • Clinical Support including Counselling Services
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Spectrum Life (Manchester)
  • Clinical Support including Counselling Services
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Enlightened Psychology & Counselling Service (Ayr)
  • Clinical Support including Counselling Services
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 Crossreach (Edinburgh)
  • Clinical Support including Counselling Services
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 Problemshared (London)
  • Clinical Support including Counselling Services
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
6 Enlightened Psychology & Counselling Service (Ayr)
  • Therapeutic Group Sessions and Group Counselling
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
7 Talking Rooms (East Kilbride)
  • Therapeutic Group Sessions and Group Counselling
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
8 Talking Rooms (East Kilbride)
  • Group Workshops on Psychoeducation
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
9 Enlightened Psychology & Counselling Service (Ayr)
  • Group Workshops on Psychoeducation
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
10 Togetherall (London)
  • Online Support and Assistance Services
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
11 Talking Rooms (East Kilbride)
  • Online Support and Assistance Services
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
12 Spectrum Life (Manchester)
  • App based Information and Support
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £500,000
  • Contractor is an SME.
13 Health Assured (Manchester)
  • Out of Hours Crisis Helpline (24/7 or as required)
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
14 Spectrum Life (Manchester)
  • Out of Hours Crisis Helpline (24/7 or as required)
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Form of Tender The tenderer was required to sign the Form of Tender - Appendix A prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response was a complete, true and accurate submission. Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct In partnership with Institutions, the Authority has developed a Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct- Appendix D which sets out its expected standards for its supply chain in social, ethical and environmental compliance. Tenderers were required to complete the Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct prior to award to assist in achieving its objectives. Freedom of Information Tenderers were required to confirm (if applicable) prior to award, Appendix B - Freedom of Information in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. This information was only to be submitted if applicable at point of award. It was for information only and was not scored. GDPR Contractor Assessment Form Tenderers were required to complete "Appendix G - GDPR Contractor Assessment Form" in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. It was for Information only and was not scored but it is a requirement of this tender and was included in the assessment of tender responses and in contractual terms. SCM Responsible Procurement Supply Chain Evaluation Tool: Section 1 Tenderers were asked to complete “Appendix J – SCM Responsible Procurement Supply Chain Evaluation Tool: Section 1” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Tenderers were required to complete the SCM Responsible Procurement Supply Chain Evaluation Tool: Section 1. It was for information only and was not scored but is a requirement of this tender and was included in the contractual terms. (SC Ref:706591)

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