Award

Counselling and Therapeutic Services for Young People

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Award

12 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Counselling and Therapeutic Services for Young People" was conducted by Stirling Council, located in Stirling, Scotland, and culminated in the awarding of the contract. This process, classified under the services industry category, specifically addresses the provision of school counselling services for both primary and secondary age groups in Stirling. The contract was awarded as of 1st September 2025, following a limited procurement method without prior publication, considering a specific need to address gaps in local service provision that could not be met by existing means. The award phase of the process was completed with Stirling Council acknowledging "All Minds" as the supplier, underlining the importance of addressing immediate local needs in educational settings.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in counselling and therapeutic services for young people. Although this contract follows a limited procurement approach, it highlights the demand for specialized services that meet the nuanced needs of educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have a strong track record of working closely with children and young people, such as "All Minds", are ideally positioned to capitalise on such opportunities, especially when the local council emphasises continuity and depth of experience in awarding contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling and Therapeutic Services for Young People

Notice Description

School counselling services for primary and secondary aged young people

Procurement Information

This contract award is in line with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act and follows the Guidance on the Procurement of Care and Support Services (Best Practice) 2016 - section 8.12. The award is made on the basis of: The requirement addresses gaps in service provision which cannot be met internally; There are no pre-existing contracts or framework agreements which can meet the requirement; There is limited market potential for tendering with a significant risk profile attributed to this route; The current provider is well established with a close working relationship with children and young people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808982
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539149
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,268 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786404040

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALL MINDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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