Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
Contact
Aston Baker
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
T997 - Student Counselling 2024
Reference number
DN2589
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Essex is seeking an external partner for delivery of its student counselling service. All registered students across three campuses are eligible to access counselling and sessions will be delivered in person or remotely by video or telephone, as aligned to the needs of the student. The service will tailor session numbers to the presenting needs of the student while retaining a short-term counselling model and the context of a university-based service. Submissions are welcome from suppliers who have experience of delivering counselling services at scale, particularly in the higher education sector, and can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of diverse groups of students.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Essex is seeking an external partner for delivery of its student counselling service. All registered students across three campuses are eligible to access counselling and sessions will be delivered in person or remotely by video or telephone, as aligned to the needs of the student. The service will tailor session numbers to the presenting needs of the student while retaining a short-term counselling model and the context of a university-based service. Submissions are welcome from suppliers who have experience of delivering counselling services at scale, particularly in the higher education sector, and can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of diverse groups of students.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This contract will initially be for three (3) years, with the option of two further extensions of one year each, making a total contract period of no longer than five (5) years. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the University of Essex.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-009582
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom