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Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools

Tayside Procurement Consortium

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Mar 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools" is managed by the Tayside Procurement Consortium, located at Fairmuir Depot, 365 Clepington Road, Dundee. This tender falls within the education services industry and is aimed at delivering counselling support in secondary, primary, and special schools in the Angus Council, Dundee City Council, and Perth and Kinross Council areas. The procurement, initiated as an open procedure, is currently in the award stage following the submission deadline of 25 April 2022, with contracts now signed and in effect from 23 June 2022.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations that provide counselling services, particularly those qualified under professional standards such as COSCA and BACP. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in child and youth counselling, as well as those capable of meeting specific qualifications and delivery models required by the Scottish Government, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The financial value of the contract and its focus on school-based services further enhance the potential for businesses in the social care and educational services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools

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

This procurement exercise is to facilitate the continuation of a 'Flexible Framework' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework'). 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 Framework is being refreshed as set out in the original Contract Notice.

Renewal: 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452314
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
£2,652,984 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,652,984 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,546,723 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
July 2023 or July 2024

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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

Lifelink

Mindspace Limited

Nicola Heath

North East Wellbeing (NEW) Solutions

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=MAR444231
    Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools - 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=JUN452314
    Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools - 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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