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CE-93-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA)

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council recently completed the procurement process for the appointment of a school counsellor within its administrative region, identified as UKM94, with a project titled "CE-93-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA)." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically general public services, and was conducted via a limited procedure without prior publication due to its scope outside regulation applications. The contract was awarded to Maria Berry Counselling Service, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Glasgow, on 16th September 2025, with a value of £35,000. South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, Scotland, acted as the buyer and central purchasing body for this procurement, and the process reached the award stage by 6th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational or youth-oriented counselling services, particularly those capable of delivering professional services aligned with public sector requirements. SMEs with expertise in mental health support for schools will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The limited procurement method implies that similar opportunities might be restricted by regulatory scope, allowing well-prepared firms to navigate and successfully secure contracts without extensive competition. Such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and presence in the public sector market, particularly in regions like Ayr or more broadly within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CE-93-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA)

Notice Description

Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA)

Procurement Information

The Value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application of the regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540714
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
6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MARIA BERRY COUNSELLING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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