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Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is inviting qualified counsellors to submit tenders for their "Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework". This public procurement process falls under the services category and pertains to the delivery of high-quality counselling sessions to individuals assessed by Mental Health Practitioners. This opportunity is based in Kilmarnock, UKM93, with an end date for tender submissions on 3rd December 2024. The process is currently in the tender stage and is being carried out through an open procedure, with electronic submission required via Public Tenders Scotland. The framework agreement has a contract value of £360,000 and includes the possibility of two one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for qualified counselling service providers, particularly those specialising in Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Businesses equipped to offer such services can leverage this contract to achieve long-lasting positive change for service users with mild to moderate mental health issues. The procurement process's open nature ensures a competitive environment, ideal for established counselling practices looking to expand their client base and influence within the public health sector in East Ayrshire. Additionally, involvement in a substantial and high-profile public framework like this can enhance a business's reputation and increase future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework

Notice Description

Delivery of counselling sessions, by qualified Counsellers, to individuals, who have been assessed as appropriate to participate in counselling sessions by their Mental Health Practitioner

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of counselling sessions, by qualified Counsellors, to individuals, who have been assessed as appropriate to participate in counselling sessions by their Mental Health Practitioner. These sessions will be of the highest quality to assist those with mild to moderate mental health issues. This work will be carried out through the provision of a counselling service offering both Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and be effective to empower service users to achieve long lasting positive change to their life and mental health.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782296
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524697
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In 2, 3 or 4 years subject to extensions invoked and available funding.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Shields
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, lesley.robertson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

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