Award

SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Feb 2023 at 08:48

Tender

20 Oct 2022 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of School Counselling Services in the Argyll and Bute area. The contract was awarded to Therapeutic Counselling Services Ltd. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and involves counselling services for secondary school pupils primarily, as well as primary and special schools. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with key dates including the contract signing on 20th December 2022.

This tender for School Counselling Services by the Argyll and Bute Council presents significant business opportunities for service providers in the counselling sector. Businesses specializing in counselling services aimed at school-age pupils would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council emphasises the importance of quality in service provision through the award criteria, indicating a focus on the standard of counselling services to be delivered.

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Notice Title

SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES

Notice Description

The Council require a Service Provider to provide a Counselling in Schools Service on behalf of the Council in the Argyll and Bute area. The counselling service is a universally accessible service and should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council require a Service Provider to provide a Counselling in Schools Service on behalf of the Council in the Argyll and Bute area. The counselling service is a universally accessible service and should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 1 + 1 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03773d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003017-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Graham
Contact Email
emma.graham@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES

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