Award

LIFELINK - COUNSELLING IN SCHOOLS

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "LIFELINK - COUNSELLING IN SCHOOLS," associated with the social care service category within the Children's and Families Service division. This contract focuses on providing counselling services in schools located in Dundee and falls under the procurement stage of award and contract, with key actions dated around 1st July 2024 when the contract was signed. Utilising a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to the specialist nature of the services provided. The total contract value is £96,497 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in educational and social care services, particularly those focusing on mental health and wellbeing in school settings. With the award already completed, businesses similar to Lifelink, who was the supplier in this case, may find opportunities in understanding the contracting model and service requirements involved. Large-scale providers adept in delivering specialist counselling services in educational environments will be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, as the demand for such support continues to grow across regions like Dundee. Familiarity with limited procurement methods could also offer strategic advantages for companies aiming to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LIFELINK - COUNSELLING IN SCHOOLS

Notice Description

Counselling in schools

Procurement Information

contract previously awarded for specialist service provision - monitored and continued on a rolling contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806576
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536393
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,497 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years 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
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer McDonald
Contact Email
jennifer.mcdonald@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433989

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFELINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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