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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Forth Valley College seeking a Service Provider for the Provision of Student Counselling Services in the education sector, located in Falkirk, UK. This open procurement method is currently in the Award stage, following a completed tender process. The contract was signed on 1st September 2021, for an initial term of 2 years with potential extensions of up to 4 years. Interested bidders had to submit their proposals electronically by 23rd July 2021, with a maximum budget of £30,000 per year for this service.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on mental health services, particularly those providing counselling and psychological support. Companies with qualified personnel who are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) are particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses familiar with educational environments and the safeguarding of vulnerable groups would gain an advantage, enhancing their prospects in this competitive procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Student Counselling Service

Notice Description

Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for the provision of student counselling services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College requires a counselling service to provide one to one counselling to our students. Please see Invitation to Tender and appendices.

Renewal: Forth Valley College reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 one-year periods, at the sole discretion of Forth Valley College, unless the Contract is terminated in accordance with the provisions of Forth Valley College Terms and Conditions of Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658823
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426405
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

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20214 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
Forth Valley College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Talking Rooms

Further Information

Notice Documents

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