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ALTERNATIVES - COUNSELLING IN SCHOOLS

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for counselling services in schools, titled "Alternatives - Counselling in Schools". This falls under the social care industry category and is centred in Dundee, UKM71. This contracting process, which commenced in August 2025, proceeded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, considering previous specialist service provisions. The award was finalised on 1st July 2024, establishing Alternatives Counselling and Listening Rooms as the supplier, with a contract valued at £59,836 GBP.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialized in social care services, particularly those with experience in educational settings. SMEs such as Alternatives Counselling and Listening Rooms, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business capable of offering tailored and impactful counselling solutions to schools. Engaging in contracts like this enables businesses to expand their service portfolio within the public sector, fostering trust and collaboration with local authorities like Dundee City Council.

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Notice Title

ALTERNATIVES - COUNSELLING IN SCHOOLS

Notice Description

Counselling in schools

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806579
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536395
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
SME

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
£59,836 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

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

ALTERNATIVES COUNSELLING AND LISTENING ROOMS

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