Award

Therapeutic Intervention Services

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 11:25

Tender

05 May 2025 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Therapeutic Intervention Services, with the contract awarded to MYPAS. The tender, identified as ELC-25-0508, aimed to secure therapeutic support services primarily in schools for children aged 10 to 18, available year-round and flexible in delivery locations. The procurement was carried out as an open procedure, following the main procurement category of services, with guidance and counselling services as the industry focus. The contract, valued at approximately £1,439,694, was signed on 19th August 2025 and covers the region of East Lothian (UKM73). The procurement stage has moved from active tender to contract award.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in children’s mental health services, particularly those offering counselling or art therapy. The focus on service delivery within schools, community spaces, and online demands bidders with adaptable service models. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that are compliant with necessary professional registrations and demonstrate a strong commitment to quality may find this opportunity promising. The emphasis on long-term service availability offers substantial growth and engagement potential for skilled providers in the therapeutic sector, especially those that can deliver community benefits as outlined by the buyer.

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Notice Title

Therapeutic Intervention Services

Notice Description

East Lothian Council are seeking bidders for a Therapeutic support service to be delivered predominantly in schools to pupils of secondary age. A service for children between the ages of 10 to 18 years. The service must be available 52 weeks per year and must be available outside of the school hours and be able to respond to children and young people's mental health needs using either counselling or art therapy modalities. The service must be able to be flexible in terms of where they deliver, including online, in schools and/or in community spaces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council are seeking bidders for a Therapeutic support service to be delivered predominantly in schools to pupils of secondary age. A service for children between the ages of 10 to 18 years. The service must be available 52 weeks per year and must be available outside of the school hours and be able to respond to children and young people's mental health needs using either counselling or art therapy modalities. The service must be able to be flexible in terms of where they deliver, including online, in schools and/or in community spaces.

Renewal: + 1 Year + 1 Year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050862-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,425,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,439,694 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
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
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MYPAS

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