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PKC12915 Clown Doctors

Perth & Kinross Council

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26 Sep 2025 at 12:12

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has awarded a contract for the provision of therapeutic mental health and wellbeing support services through the "Clown Doctors" programme, aimed at Fairview School and a secondary institution with special provision (ISP) from September 2024 to June 2025. This procurement falls under the category of special education services, with the procurement identified by the reference PKC12915. The buying organisation, Perth & Kinross Council, located at 2 High Street, Perth, has progressed to the award stage, naming Hearts & Minds as the supplier. The total contract value is set at £9,000. The procurement process commenced with the tender phase and closed on 10 October 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic service provision, especially those with expertise in mental health support within educational settings. Organisations with a focus on special education services and the capability to deliver programmes that enhance mental health and wellbeing for young learners may find this contract enticing. Such businesses could leverage their specialised services to tap into educational contracts awarded by local councils, potentially fostering growth in this accessible market segment. The involvement of Hearts & Minds, exemplifying an effective match, underscores the potential for niche service providers to secure similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKC12915 Clown Doctors

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council intends to procure services from Clown Doctors to provide therapeutic mental heath and wellbeing support in Fairview school and a secondary ISP from September 2024 - June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000777386
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540101
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Additional Buyers

Falkirk Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Akhter Computers Limited

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Barnett Waddingham LLP

Elis

Fishers Services Ltd

GMG Contractors Ltd

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Hearts & Minds

Thinkproject UK

Venesky Brown Ltd

Further Information

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