Planning

Access to Counselling in Schools

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is planning a procurement process for "Access to Counselling in Schools," aimed at delivering counselling services to bolster the mental health, wellbeing, and emotional resilience of students from Primary 1 to S6 and, when necessary, their parents. Classified under "General public services," this service provision falls within the Renfrewshire area, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. An anticipated open procedure will commence soon on 20 February 2026, where one service provider will be selected. This process will involve an open, competitive bidding, with Renfrewshire Council acting as the buyer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and mental health services, particularly those with expertise in educational settings. The service will be pivotal in meeting the increasing demand for mental health support within schools, making it an attractive prospect for organisations capable of delivering these services effectively. With a substantial contract value estimated at £910,000, businesses with proven experience in the field are likely to benefit by expanding their reach within the Renfrewshire region. The open procedure method encourages wide participation, ensuring a transparent and competitive environment for qualified providers to tender their services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Counselling in Schools

Notice Description

The provider will deliver counselling services within schools to enhance the mental health, wellbeing, and emotional resilience of children and young people from Primary 1 to S6, and, where appropriate, their parents. It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure, for award to a single service provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure, for award to a single service provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823225
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549469
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ashley Hopkirk
Contact Email
ashley.hopkirk@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549469
    Access to Counselling in Schools - The provider will deliver counselling services within schools to enhance the mental health, wellbeing, and emotional resilience of children and young people from Primary 1 to S6, and, where appropriate, their parents. It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure, for award to a single service provider.

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