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CE-84-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy)

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a school counsellor at Ayr Academy. This contract, identified as CE-84-25-DA5, falls under the services category with the CPV code 80200000, and it primarily serves the UKM94 region. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to its value being outside the standard regulatory scope. The tender process is in the award stage, with the contract officially signed on 16th September 2025. The contract amount is £35,000 and the supplier awarded is Alan Mclauchlan Counselling, which is classified as an SME.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those capable of engaging with educational institutions. The procurement process tailored to a direct award suggests a niche requirement, making it ideal for specialised service providers. SMEs like Alan Mclauchlan Counselling have demonstrated a strong potential to secure such contracts, underlining an opportunity for similarly sized entities to expand their services within the public sector. Businesses in the local Ayr region are also well-positioned to benefit, particularly those focusing on education-related services and capable of meeting specific local needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CE-84-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy)

Notice Description

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy)

Procurement Information

The Value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application of the regulation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811998
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540585
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education 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
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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
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

ALAN MCLAUCHLAN COUNSELLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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