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Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011)

Tayside Procurement Consortium

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Oct 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Jul 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Tayside Procurement Consortium, focuses on establishing a Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011) within the education sector. This open tender is aimed at providing counselling services primarily for secondary school pupils across Angus, Dundee City, and Perth and Kinross Council areas. The tender period closed on 3rd September 2020, while the framework is set to be operational from 1st November 2020 until 31st December 2021, with a potential extension. The contract was awarded to multiple suppliers, with an overall tender value of approximately £4,409,592.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the counselling and mental health services industry, particularly those with expertise in delivering school-based psychological support. Businesses that can provide qualified counsellors adhering to professional standards and best practices are well-suited to compete in this framework. The inclusion of various suppliers indicates a market open to collaboration, allowing new entrants to offer their services and potentially expand their impact within local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011)

Notice Description

Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools. Counselling should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over. The focus will be on one:one direct counselling.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Counselling in schools in accordance with Scottish Government Guidance published March 2020 Service delivery models should meet the requirements set out in the Scottish Government's "Guidance for Education Authorities Establishing Access to Counselling in Secondary Schools" (March 2020). URL: https://www.gov.scot/publications/guidance-education-authorities-establishing-access-counselling-secondary-schools/ (March 2020) URL: https://www.gov.scot/publications/delivery-of-access-to-counsellors-through-schools-aims-and-principles/ (May 2020). The Light Touch Regime (LTR) outlines specific rules for certain 'social and other specific service' contracts. The procurement was undertaken in accordance with the 'Light Touch Regime', ref: Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The 'Flexible Framework' will have an initial period 1 Nov 2020 to 31 Dec 2021.

Renewal: The 'Flexible Framework' will be 'refreshed' in October 2021, and a further 'Contract Notice' will be published on Public Contracts Scotland at that time. The Framework may be continued from 1 Jan 2022 to 31 Oct 2023. The estimated Framework value of 1.54m GBP as detailed in this Notice is the value of the Flexible Framework for the initial 14 months period to 31 December 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626628
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397331
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,019,615 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,154,533 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,410,592 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
October 2021

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tayside Procurement Consortium
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD8 3DZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Hope Counselling Dundee

Lifelink

Mindspace Limited

Nicola Heath

Place2Be

Scottish Counselling Services

Tayside Council on Alcohol

Wellbeing Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391598
    Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011) - Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools. Counselling should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over. The focus will be on one:one direct counselling.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397331
    Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011) - Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools. Counselling should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over. The focus will be on one:one direct counselling.

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