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CE-97-25-DA3 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Carrick Academy)

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council, located at County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, has successfully completed the procurement for the appointment of a school counsellor at Carrick Academy, identified under tender ID CE-97-25-DA3. The procurement process is categorised under services in the general public services industry, with the location marked as region UKM94. The procurement stage has advanced to contract award, with KG Counselling being named the successful supplier. The procurement utilised a limited method without prior publication of a competition call, citing the procurement value as outside regulatory scope. This process concluded with the contract being signed on 16 September 2025, valued at £35,000 GBP.

This procurement opportunity highlights potential business growth for organisations specialising in school counselling services. It particularly benefits SMEs, evidenced by the award going to the SME KG Counselling. Companies with relevant expertise in providing counselling services to schools within regional or local authority contexts may find similar future opportunities advantageous. The competitive process employed direct engagement given its limited procurement method, suggesting suitability for niche, qualified suppliers capable of fulfilling specific service needs without requiring extensive public competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CE-97-25-DA3 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Carrick Academy)

Notice Description

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Carrick Academy)

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-r6ebe6-0000812166
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541134
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
9 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

KG COUNSELLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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