Award

Provision of Counselling Services for Schools

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2022 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

07 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Tender

08 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Counselling Services for Schools" in Aberdeen, which falls under the services industry category. This open tender aimed to engage a single service provider to deliver counselling services across the Aberdeen City Area. The procurement phase was active until 14 January 2022, with the contract award announced on 10 March 2022, where Mental Health Aberdeen was the chosen supplier for this service.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the mental health and counselling services sector, particularly those equipped to support the needs of children and young people, especially those requiring additional support. Businesses capable of delivering both in-person and online counselling services, and who meet the necessary qualifications from recognised professional bodies, would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. With a maximum annual budget of £466,000 earmarked for these services, qualified providers can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and contribute positively to community well-being.

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Notice Title

Provision of Counselling Services for Schools

Notice Description

Provision of Counselling Services in Schools in the Aberdeen City Council Region

Lot Information

Lot 1

Working holistically with partners to promoting health and wellbeing, taking account of the stage of growth, development and maturity of each individual, and the social and community context is essential. This ensures that children, young people and adults develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future. The vision of the Mental Health Strategy in Scotland 2017-2027 as it relates to children and young people, supports the approach that children, young people and families should get the right help at the right time, expect recovery, and fully enjoy their rights, free from discrimination and stigma. Aberdeen City Council are looking for a single Service Provider to provide a Counselling Service within the Aberdeen City Area. Where possible this must be provided face to face, however we would be willing to explore online provision also. The successful Tenderer shall provide at all times suitably qualified and competent staff as approved by the Council to undertake the work. All staff delivering counselling should hold the minimum qualifications detailed below: Accredited member of either one of the following professional bodies: - British Psychological Society (BPS) - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP); or - COSCA Counselling and Psychology in Scotland or equivalent. All requirements of the above professional bodies must be complied with. PLEASE NOTE: Scottish Government funding of 466,000 GBP is a recurring annual payment identified to support counselling in secondary schools and for children and young people aged 10 and above who have additional support needs. Therefore the MAXIMUM Annual Budget available for this requirement is 466,000 GBP Bids received in excess of this value will be disqualified from the tender process.. Please Note: The Maximum Annual Budget available for this requirement is 466,000 GBP. Bids received in excess of this value will be disqualified from the tender process

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for a further period of 2 years, on an annual basis, at the discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676466
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445876
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,864,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20223 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539209

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTAL HEALTH ABERDEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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