Award

School Counselling Service

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2025 at 08:22

Tender

25 Mar 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council has completed the procurement process for a School Counselling Service, aimed at providing counselling to children and young people aged 10-18 years in Midlothian. The service is required to operate throughout the year and also outside regular school hours. The procurement followed an open procedure and was covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). A contract was awarded to MYPAS on 18 June 2025, valued at £1,536,477 GBP. The process aligns with CPV classification 85312320 for counselling services, and the contracting authority responsible is Midlothian Council, located in Dalkeith, UKM73.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in wellness, mental health, and youth services to collaborate with a regional authority like Midlothian Council. Firms with strong service delivery capabilities, particularly those specialised in counselling and guidance for young people, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. With emphasis on quality over price, scoring criteria included 90% quality and 10% price, highlighting an excellent opportunity for businesses with a focus on qualitative service provision to expand their client base and impact through public-sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

School Counselling Service

Notice Description

Midlothian Council (MLC) seeks to appoint a Contractor to deliver a school counselling service for children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council (MLC) seeks to appoint a Contractor to deliver a school counselling service for children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years. The service must be available 52 weeks of the year and must also be available out-with school hours and settings.

Renewal: Option to extend the initial 2 year period (24 months) for three further one-year periods (12 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f86c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034241-2025
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
£1,500,690 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,536,477 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated there will be ongoing requirements for this service. Any future tender opportunities are likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Barbara Foxwell
Contact Email
barbara.foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MYPAS

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