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Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People

The Highland Council

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16 Apr 2025 at 11:14

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01 Nov 2024 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is initiating a Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for children and young people within the region, aiming to enhance support across several Associated Schools Groups (ASGs). This procurement process involves an open procedure and is categorised under services with specific emphasis on counselling services (CPV code: 85312320). The total value of the contract is estimated at GBP 4,500,000 with an initial contract period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2029. The deadline for tender submission is set for 2nd December 2024, with electronic submissions being accepted through the official Public Contracts Scotland Web Site. The procurement is designed to include community benefits as part of its objectives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and mental health services to expand their service offerings and support framework agreements. Organisations with expertise in child and adolescent mental health, particularly those capable of servicing different school group areas, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger established firms in the UK, are encouraged to participate, with the selection criteria focusing on suitability and technical capabilities. The potential contract is optimal for businesses looking to contribute to community enhancement projects and those interested in leveraging electronic invoicing and payment systems. The Highland Council's established commitment to community benefits further enhances the value proposition for participating suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of providing Counselling Services to children and young people in the area.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Area 1

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information. Additional information: Please see documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 2 - Area 2

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information. Additional information: Further information available within documentation.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 3 - Area 3

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information. Additional information: Please see the attached documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 4 - Area 4

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information. Additional information: See documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b36a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015470-2025
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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Approximately every four years, subject to funding availability.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CAITHNESS COUNSELLING SERVICES LTD

Counseling Care, Skye and Lochalsh

CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council)

HPS Ltd

Lochaber Hope

Marit BEHNER-COADY

Rowan Consultancy

Further Information

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