Planning

Counselling in Schools (TPC2011)

TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

16 Jun 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tayside Procurement Consortium is initiating a procurement process titled "Counselling in Schools (TPC2011)" aimed at delivering counselling services for school pupils aged over 10. This process is set against the backdrop of Scottish Government funding announced in August 2019, with full implementation targeted for November 2020. The procurement is currently at the planning stage and will cover schools throughout Tayside, with a total expected value of £4,708,000. Key documents related to this tender, including a planned procurement notice and various specifications, were published on 18th June 2020, with a pre-tender engagement event scheduled for 23rd July 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to register as suppliers on Public Contract Scotland Tender to participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in mental health services, educational support, and counselling. Firms specialising in school-based counselling with adherence to professional standards will find this tender particularly relevant. With a focus on qualified counsellors and conformity to best practices in service delivery, businesses that can demonstrate expertise and innovation in providing mental health support in educational settings will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The multi-supplier framework aims to foster collaboration among qualified providers, supporting a holistic approach to mental health provision in Tayside schools.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling in Schools (TPC2011)

Notice Description

Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools for pupils aged over 10. An initial phase of implementation has taken place and full implementation is scheduled for November 2020. Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth and Kinross Council agreed to proceeding with the procurement exercise on a Tayside wide basis, aligning with the development of a Tayside Mental Health strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Counselling Services in Schools: Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools for pupils aged over 10. Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth and Kinross Council agreed to proceeding on a Tayside wide basis, aligning with the development of a Tayside Mental Health strategy. The counselling support provided should conform to agreed professional standards, such as those provided by COCSA and BACP, and current best practice for school based counselling, specifically in respect of counsellors qualifications, supervision policy, child protection policies and continuous professional development and learning. Guidance should also be followed in relation to supervision - All counsellors are expected to have supervision in line with their professional body's recommendations.. A pre-tender event (information for prospective Tenderers(, is being run by the Supplier Development Programme, on Thursday 23 July 2020. Further details and event registration available at: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/bespoke-using-pcs-pcs-t-counselling-in-schools-1033/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000615035
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388449
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,708,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Julie Thompson
Contact Email
julie.thompson@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382834072

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD8 3DZ
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615035-2020-06-16T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2020-06-16T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615035",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-13",
            "name": "Tayside Procurement Consortium",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Tayside Procurement Consortium"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fairmuir Depot, 365 Clepington Road",
                "locality": "Dundee",
                "region": "UKM7",
                "postalCode": "DD8 3DZ"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Julie Thompson",
                "email": "julie.thompson@dundeecity.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1382834072",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.taysideprocurement.gov.uk"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Tayside Procurement Consortium",
        "id": "org-13"
    },
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "JUN388449",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "title": "Counselling in Schools (TPC2011)",
                "description": "Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools for pupils aged over 10. An initial phase of implementation has taken place and full implementation is scheduled for November 2020. Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth and Kinross Council agreed to proceeding with the procurement exercise on a Tayside wide basis, aligning with the development of a Tayside Mental Health strategy.",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388449",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "TPC/COUNSSCH/20/11",
        "title": "Counselling in Schools (TPC2011)",
        "description": "Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools for pupils aged over 10. An initial phase of implementation has taken place and full implementation is scheduled for November 2020. Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth and Kinross Council agreed to proceeding with the procurement exercise on a Tayside wide basis, aligning with the development of a Tayside Mental Health strategy.",
        "status": "planned",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "85000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Schools, throughout Tayside"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM7"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 4708000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-1",
                "title": "Draft Specification of Requirement",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=1",
                "datePublished": "2020-06-18T15:45:00Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-06-18T15:45:00Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-2",
                "title": "Outline Counselling Requirements (Angus Council)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=2",
                "datePublished": "2020-06-18T15:45:00Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-09T13:04:11Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-3",
                "title": "Outline Counselling Requirements (Dundee City Council)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=3",
                "datePublished": "2020-06-18T15:45:00Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-09T13:05:19Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-4",
                "title": "Outline Counselling Requirements (Perth and Kinross Council)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=4",
                "datePublished": "2020-06-18T15:45:01Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-09T13:07:08Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-5",
                "title": "Provider Questionnaire",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=5",
                "datePublished": "2020-06-18T15:45:01Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-06-18T15:45:01Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-6",
                "title": "Helpful Tips For Providers",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=6",
                "datePublished": "2020-06-18T15:45:01Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-06-18T15:45:01Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-7",
                "title": "PCS-T FAQ Leaflet",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=7",
                "datePublished": "2020-06-18T15:45:01Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-06-18T15:45:01Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-8",
                "title": "Questions and Answers",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=8",
                "datePublished": "2020-06-30T10:06:16Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-06-30T10:06:16Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-9",
                "title": "Q and Q 9 July 2020",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=9",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-09T11:45:48Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-09T11:45:48Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-10",
                "title": "Outline Counselling Requirements (Angus Council)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=10",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-09T13:04:11Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-09T13:04:11Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-11",
                "title": "Outline Counselling Requirements (Dundee City Council)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=11",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-09T13:05:19Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-09T13:05:19Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-12",
                "title": "Outline Counselling Requirements (Perth and Kinross Council)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=12",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-09T13:07:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-23T09:44:45Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-13",
                "title": "Questions and Answers 13 July 2020",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=13",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-13T12:55:54Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-14T11:36:20Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-14",
                "title": "Questions and Answers 13 July 2020, 14 July 2020",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=14",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-14T11:36:20Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-14T12:25:17Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-15",
                "title": "Questions and Answers 13 July 2020, 14 July 2020",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=15",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-14T12:25:17Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-14T12:25:17Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-16",
                "title": "Question and Answers 15 July 202",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=16",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-15T19:24:27Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-20T17:23:53Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-17",
                "title": "Question and Answers 15 July 202",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=17",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-20T17:23:53Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-20T17:23:53Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-18",
                "title": "Question re Counselling Provider requirements?",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=18",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-20T17:26:35Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-20T17:26:35Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-19",
                "title": "Outline Counselling Requirements (Perth and Kinross Council)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=19",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-23T09:44:45Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-23T09:44:45Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-20",
                "title": "Powerpoint Slides",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=20",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-28T13:18:30Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-28T13:18:30Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-21",
                "title": "Powerpoint Slides",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=21",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-28T13:19:27Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-28T13:19:27Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUN388449-22",
                "title": "Questions and Answers",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388449&idx=22",
                "datePublished": "2020-07-28T13:20:44Z",
                "dateModified": "2020-07-28T13:20:44Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Provision of Counselling Services in Schools: Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools for pupils aged over 10. Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth and Kinross Council agreed to proceeding on a Tayside wide basis, aligning with the development of a Tayside Mental Health strategy. The counselling support provided should conform to agreed professional standards, such as those provided by COCSA and BACP, and current best practice for school based counselling, specifically in respect of counsellors qualifications, supervision policy, child protection policies and continuous professional development and learning. Guidance should also be followed in relation to supervision - All counsellors are expected to have supervision in line with their professional body's recommendations.. A pre-tender event (information for prospective Tenderers(, is being run by the Supplier Development Programme, on Thursday 23 July 2020. Further details and event registration available at: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/bespoke-using-pcs-pcs-t-counselling-in-schools-1033/",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html",
            "futureNoticeDate": "2020-08-14T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "classification": {
            "id": "85000000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "A multi-supplier Framework is to be established to meet the Tayside Schools' Counselling in Schools requirements. Prospective Tenderers are invited to attend an online Pre-tender Engagement Event, the purpose is which is to share information about the tender exercise and to receive provider feedback, which will inform the procurement/Specification of Requirement. Please navigate to the 'Additional Documents' area of this Notice for a copy of the DRAFT Specification of Requirement' and 'Helpful Tips' document. The tender, once advertised, will be managed via 'Public Contract Scotland Tender' (PCS-T). Tenderers must register as a supplier on PCS-T. Please navigate to the 'Additional Documents' area of this Notice for details on registering as a supplier on PCS-T. Additionally, you are invited to complete a questionnaire which can also be found in the 'Additional Documents' area of this Notice. Please return completed questionnaires as outlined in the questionnaire. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=615035. (SC Ref:615035)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615035"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice"
}