Award

NAC/5040 Provision of Primary School Counselling

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

02 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Tender

15 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is initiating a tendering process for the "NAC/5040 Provision of Primary School Counselling" to enhance the mental health services for children aged 5 to 10 years within primary schools in North Ayrshire, UK. The contract, valued at approximately £250,000, is noted as an "open procedure" and is currently active. The tender submission period ends on 19th October 2020, with the eventual contract set for a duration of one year, including an optional extension for an additional year depending on performance and budget considerations.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling and mental health services aimed at young children, particularly those with experience in educational settings. Firms providing services that adhere to high-quality management and environmental standards, as well as those that can demonstrate relevant qualifications and past experience in similar contracts, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their reach within the public sector and contribute positively to community health initiatives in North Ayrshire.

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Notice Title

NAC/5040 Provision of Primary School Counselling

Notice Description

North Ayrshire council on behalf of the Communities Directorate, and more specifically the Education Service, seek a provider to deliver a new service to promote and improve the mental health, emotional resilience and wellbeing of children and young people who are negatively affected or are at risk of being affected by poor mental health. This will be a counselling service which is intended to complement the existing school counselling service within North Ayrshire by providing counselling in schools for children aged 5 to 10 years within the primary school setting. The resultant contract will be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend by up to 12 months dependant on budget availability and satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a peripatetic counselling service which includes the appointment of 2.5 counsellors to support primary aged children across North Ayrshire and includes a provision to offer supervision, training support and ongoing management of the service. This will complement the existing counselling service which is currently being restructured to support children and young people of 11 years and over but will be based predominantly in secondary schools. In North Ayrshire, the provision of counselling is seen as part of the "Nurturing North Ayrshire" approach that aims to ensure schools support the wellbeing of young people through a range of nurturing approaches, and are safe, inclusive and nurturing environments for young people. North Ayrshire embraces the model of whole school approaches to support wellbeing. Counselling supports the emotional health of the pupil that underpins academic achievement and facilitates the building and management of helpful relationships in the school environment.

Renewal: Up to 12 months extension dependant on budget and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000629511
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405528
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£243,006 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20215 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394965
    NAC/5040 Provision of Primary School Counselling - North Ayrshire council on behalf of the Communities Directorate, and more specifically the Education Service, seek a provider to deliver a new service to promote and improve the mental health, emotional resilience and wellbeing of children and young people who are negatively affected or are at risk of being affected by poor mental health. This will be a counselling service which is intended to complement the existing school counselling service within North Ayrshire by providing counselling in schools for children aged 5 to 10 years within the primary school setting. The resultant contract will be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend by up to 12 months dependant on budget availability and satisfactory performance.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405528
    NAC/5040 Provision of Primary School Counselling - North Ayrshire council on behalf of the Communities Directorate, and more specifically the Education Service, seek a provider to deliver a new service to promote and improve the mental health, emotional resilience and wellbeing of children and young people who are negatively affected or are at risk of being affected by poor mental health. This will be a counselling service which is intended to complement the existing school counselling service within North Ayrshire by providing counselling in schools for children aged 5 to 10 years within the primary school setting. The resultant contract will be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend by up to 12 months dependant on budget availability and satisfactory performance.

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