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Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework", focusing on public services in the UKM93 region, specifically in Kilmarnock. This tender was conducted using an open procedure, aiming to deliver counselling sessions by qualified counsellors to individuals assessed by their Mental Health Practitioner. Key dates include the contract signing on 17 February 2025, following the award on 21 January 2025. The framework agreement is valued at £360,000 GBP and extends over 720 days, with potential renewals available.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for enterprises within the counselling and mental health support sectors. Suitable candidates are those capable of providing high-quality person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy services, empowering clients to achieve lasting positive changes in their mental health. SMEs such as RAMH and Mind Mosaic Counselling & Therapy have already been awarded contracts under this framework, demonstrating that this opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses specialising in mental health support services.

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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-r6ebe6-0000785565
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525654
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
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, zoe.wilson@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MIND MOSAIC COUNSELLING & THERAPY

RAMH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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