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School Counselling Service

Midlothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council has completed a public procurement process for a School Counselling Service aimed at supporting children and young people aged 10 to 18 years across the Midlothian region (UKM73). The open procurement method was employed to ensure transparent selection in accordance with public sector requirements. The contract was awarded on 18 June 2025 to MYPAS, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Edinburgh, with the process managed out of Midlothian House in Dalkeith. Critical stages in the procurement included the tender submission deadline on 2 May 2025, highlighting the importance of timely electronic submissions. This initiative addresses the General Public Services category, ensuring counselling support is available throughout the year and beyond regular school hours.

This procurement represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of youth counselling services. With the award criteria heavily weighted on quality (90%), companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality mental health support services to young people would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Moreover, the recurring nature of this service underscores potential long-term partnerships with Midlothian Council, offering the possibility of being re-considered for extensions and future contracts. Businesses that integrate community benefits into their service offerings will align with Midlothian Council's strategic objectives, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in securing such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Counselling Service

Notice Description

Midlothian Council (MLC) seeks to appoint a Contractor to deliver a school counselling service for children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council (MLC) seeks to appoint a Contractor to deliver a school counselling service for children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years. The service must be available 52 weeks of the year and must also be available out-with school hours and settings.

Renewal: Option to extend the initial 2 year period (24 months) for three further one-year periods (12 months).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794261
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533057
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£1,500,690 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,536,477 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated there will be ongoing requirements for this service. Any future tender opportunities are likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midlothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MYPAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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