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Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools

Tayside Procurement Consortium

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2022 at 08:47

Award Notice
Tender

23 Mar 2022 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tayside Procurement Consortium is currently conducting a tender for the "Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools," aimed at providing counselling services for secondary school pupils and younger students in Angus, Dundee, and Perth & Kinross Council areas. This tender, classified under social work and related services, is part of an ongoing initiative that began with Scottish Government funding in August 2019. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage and has a total value of £2,652,984. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1 July 2022 and expected to end on 31 October 2023, with submissions accepted electronically until 25 April 2022.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those with experience providing support to children and young adults. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, professional counselling, adhering to guidelines set by relevant professional bodies, and having explicit strategies for service delivery and outcome measurement will be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of suppliers, including smaller enterprises and established providers, to engage in this important social service initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools

Notice Description

Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools. Counselling should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over. The focus will be on one:one direct counselling.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise is to facilitate the continuation of a 'Flexible Framework' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework'). Counselling in schools in accordance with Scottish Government Guidance published March 2020. Service delivery models should meet the requirements set out in the Scottish Government's "Guidance for Education Authorities Establishing Access to Counselling in Secondary Schools" (March 2020). URL: https://www.gov.scot/publications/guidance-education-authorities-establishing-access-counselling-secondary-schools/ (March 2020) URL: https://www.gov.scot/publications/delivery-of-access-to-counsellors-through-schools-aims-and-principles/ (May 2020) The Framework is being refreshed as set out in the original Contract Notice.

Renewal: 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017426-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,652,984 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,652,984 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,546,723 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
July 2023 or July 2024

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tayside Procurement Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD8 3DZ
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Lifelink

Mindspace Limited

Nicola Heath

North East Wellbeing (NEW) Solutions

Place2Be

Scottish Counselling Services

Tayside Council on Alcohol

Wellbeing Scotland

Further Information

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