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CE-94-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

06 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the appointment of a school counsellor at Prestwick Academy, under the tender titled "CE-94-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)." This process is part of the public services industry category and is located in the region UKM94, Ayr. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, and the contract was signed on 16th September 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, as the value was outside the scope of certain regulations. The total contract value is £35,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in counselling and psychotherapy services. With the contract awarded to Senga Vance Counselling and Psychotherapy, a local SME, it demonstrates the potential for smaller businesses to secure public contracts, fostering business growth and community engagement. Businesses with expertise in educational and therapeutic services, especially those focusing on counselling for young people, would find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and influencing local community services. The limited procurement method favours businesses familiar with direct awards, providing a pathway to engage in significant governmental contracts without a highly competitive bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CE-94-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

Notice Description

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812162
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540715
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
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

SENGA VANCE COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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