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Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process for the appointment of a school counsellor, labelled as "Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)". This contract, identified by reference number JUL510673, falls under the general public services category and is being handled by South Ayrshire Council. The council itself serves as the central purchasing body located at County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, UKM94. The industry category is services, with the key procurement method identified as limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified as falling outside the scope of required regulations. The contracting process was finalized with the contract signing on 24th July 2024, valued at £10,400.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly SMEs like the awarded supplier, Maria Berry Counselling Service. The requirement for a school counsellor presents growth potential for businesses within educational and therapeutic support sectors. Companies capable of providing specialised counselling services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those willing to engage in targeted, limited procurement processes. The focus on local delivery within South Ayrshire further underlines the importance of regional expertise and capacity to meet service needs in educational environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)

Notice Description

Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)

Procurement Information

Slice Notice - The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773552
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510673
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIA BERRY COUNSELLING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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