Award

Provision of a Counselling Service for Justice

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

27 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a counselling service for justice within its jurisdiction (region UKM94). The contract, valued at £35,000, was awarded on 19th March 2025 to The Spark, a large-scale supplier based in Glasgow. The procurement method was limited, and the call for competition was not publicly published due to the specific legal rationale falling outside the scope of application of the regulations. The award marks the end of the procurement stage, with South Ayrshire Council acting as the buying organisation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and support services, particularly those already registered as large entities capable of handling public contracts. Companies providing mental health services and counselling are well-suited to compete for such contracts, offering avenues for growth through public sector partnerships. The engagement with local authorities like South Ayrshire Council can help firms establish a footprint within the community service domain, fostering both societal impact and business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Counselling Service for Justice

Notice Description

Provision of a Counselling Service for Justice

Procurement Information

Slice Notice - The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794574
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526960
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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