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Provision of School Counselling Services

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of School Counselling Services" is being led by Renfrewshire Council, located in Paisley, UK. This open tender is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the submission period, which ended on 13 May 2019. The contract is valued at £464,620 and aims to provide counselling services across various educational institutions in Renfrewshire. Interested parties should refer to the contract notice available through Renfrewshire Council for detailed requirements.

This tender presents advantageous opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in counselling and mental health services. Firms with a strong background in educational support, especially those holding relevant qualifications and accreditation in counselling, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. As the tender includes provisions for a two-year commitment with an option for renewal, it allows for sustained engagement and growth potential within the local community and educational sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of School Counselling Services

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council are seeking to engage with a single provider to deliver School Counselling Services across various education premises in Renfrewshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of counselling services in targeted schools will support delivery of one of Renfrewshire Council and Children's Services strategic priorities "to reduce inequalities and deliver improved health and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people".

Renewal: The Contract will be for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000580789
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365613
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£464,620 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLACE2BE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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