Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
APUC Limited
Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen
Stirling
FK8 2DZ
Contact
David Benstead
Telephone
+44 1314428930
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
The Provision of Student Counselling Services
Reference number
SEC1005 AP
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Framework will provide counselling services for students across all Scottish HE/FE Institutions.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
One to One Counselling Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of a range of counselling services and other talking therapies on a one-on-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face-to-face setting.
These services will be available to all universities and colleges in Scotland plus any other named Contracting Authority to access and call off as required.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
All-Inclusive Student Counselling Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of an all inclusive Student Counselling Service which will include, but not be limited to, the following:
*Provision of an online peer to peer web portal
*Provision of app-based information and support accessible via, but not limited to, iOS and Android Operating systems
*Provision of an online suite of creative tools, videos, courses and web based therapy
*Clinical Support, including but not limited to, a range of counselling services on a one-to-one basis given via secure video conferencing, telephone and in a face to face setting
*An out of hours crisis intervention service, in the form of, as a minimum a 24-hour helpline with a referral system
This service will be available to all universities and colleges in Scotland plus any other named Contracting Authority to access and call off as required.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 November 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For further information regarding this procurement framework contract, please contact dbenstead@apuc-scotland.co.uk
We will endeavour to engage with as many interested parties as resources allow.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=663147.
(SC Ref:663147)