Award

Award of CE-29-26-B6 - Provision of a Self Harm Support Service

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

15 May 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed the award stage of a public procurement contract titled "Award of CE-29-26-B6 - Provision of a Self Harm Support Service." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on guidance and counselling services, and is located in Ayr, Scotland with postal code KA7 1DR. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, with the contract awarded without competition under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement process began on 4th January 2026, and the award was announced on 15th May 2026, with Penumbra being identified as the supplier selected to provide the service. The contract is valued at GBP 54,771.54 and is currently active.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in mental health and self-harm support. Given its focus on guidance and counselling services, businesses with expertise in psychosocial support and a track record of delivering similar support services could find ample opportunity for growth. The lack of competition due to the direct procurement method indicates potential future opportunities for consultative roles or ancillary supportive services. Companies looking to expand their service offerings within Scotland, especially in collaboration with local councils like South Ayrshire, would be well-suited to pursue similar tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of CE-29-26-B6 - Provision of a Self Harm Support Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Self-Harm Support Service - awarded Via Annex 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830153
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555972
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,771 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD

NHS TAYSIDE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

AVANOS MEDICAL

GC INSIGHT

MIDBURN JOINERY

NORTHSTAR MEDIA

PENUMBRA

PERTH RADIO TAXIS

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

SAOS

SIRONA MEDICAL

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