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Student Assistance and Support Services
APUC Limited · All their open notices
What this is
APUC Limited (Scottish HE/FE procurement consortium) seeks contractors for student assistance and support services across Scottish higher and further education institutions. The contract covers two lots: Lot 1 (Full Student Support Service — counselling, 24/7 helpline, online mental health platform) and Lot 2 (Student Wellbeing Tool — online peer-to-peer portal). Estimated total value £800,000 over 3 years with optional 12-month extension.
Key points
- Lot 1 requires PVG, BACP/UKCP, BPS and HCPC registrations for counselling staff
- Framework covering Scottish HE/FE institutions as a consortium (APUC members)
- Estimated value £800,000; 3 years + 1 year option
- Deadline: 10 June 2026, 12:00
Who can bid
Lot 1: Counsellors require PVG Scheme Membership; key personnel must be BACP/UKCP qualified and chartered Counselling/Clinical Psychologist registered with BPS and HCPC.
How it is scored
Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% Technical, 40% Price for both lots. Tenders may be submitted for all lots.
How to submit
Submit electronically via PCS-Tender (Project Code 31588). No paper copies.
Clarifications
Via PCS-Tender portal
Contract period
36 months with 1 x 12-month extension option
Classification
CPV 85312320 — Counselling services 85312300 — Guidance and counselling services Scotland
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.