Award

SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Feb 2023 at 00:00

Tender

20 Oct 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council, based in Lochgilphead, UKM, has awarded a contract for SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, aimed to provide counselling services in schools across the Argyll and Bute area. The contract was signed on December 20, 2022, with a total value of GBP 900,000. The Council specified that the service should primarily target secondary school pupils, but also cater to primary and special schools for pupils aged 10 and over.

This tender for SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES by the Argyll and Bute Council can provide growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering specialised counselling services. Businesses in the mental health and education sectors would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract includes community benefits, and interested suppliers are encouraged to consider these during the bidding process. The submission deadline for this tender was on November 21, 2022, with electronic submissions accepted through the Public Contracts Scotland Postbox.

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Notice Title

SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES

Notice Description

The Council require a Service Provider to provide a Counselling in Schools Service on behalf of the Council in the Argyll and Bute area. The counselling service is a universally accessible service and should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council require a Service Provider to provide a Counselling in Schools Service on behalf of the Council in the Argyll and Bute area. The counselling service is a universally accessible service and should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 1 + 1 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000710821
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470032
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

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Graham
Contact Email
emma.graham@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555205

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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