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Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide counselling services for children and young people in the UKM6 region, with a focus on general public services. This procurement process is at the award stage as of April 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure method, beginning with the tender period opening on 1st November 2024 and concluding by 2nd December 2024. The framework is divided into four lots, covering various Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) areas, with each lot aiming to fulfill specific needs within their respective regions. Contracts will be active from April 2025 through March 2029, with a potential for renewal subject to funding availability. Each lot has specified quality and price criteria, with a weighting of 60% for quality and 40% for price, totalling an estimated value of each contract at £750,000, with a cumulative framework value of £4,500,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in counselling services, enabling them to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender include those already providing counselling services or those looking to enter the public sector market. Each of the awarded lots will benefit several local SMEs including HPS Ltd, Rowan Consultancy, CrossReach, Marit BEHNER-COADY, Counseling Care, Skye and Lochalsh, Lochaber Hope, and CAITHNESS COUNSELLING SERVICES LTD. This framework contract will promote long-term business relationships and stability with The Highland Council, offering substantial growth potential within the educational and social care spheres in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of providing Counselling Services to children and young people in the area.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Area 1

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information.. Please see documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 2 - Area 2

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information.. Further information available within documentation.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 3 - Area 3

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information.. Please see the attached documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 4 - Area 4

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information.. See documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528506
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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Approximately every four years, subject to funding availability.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CAITHNESS COUNSELLING SERVICES LTD

Counseling Care, Skye and Lochalsh

CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council)

HPS Ltd

Lochaber Hope

Marit BEHNER-COADY

Rowan Consultancy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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