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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "School Counselling and Therapeutic Services" aimed at providing school counselling services for young people within the Stirling region (UKM77). The procurement is categorised under general public services in the services industry category and is currently in the award stage, having been completed. This contract, valued at £149,649, is notable for its limited procurement method, as it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act and relevant guidelines. Signed on 26th June 2026, this contract was awarded to All Minds, a Glasgow-based SME, to address gaps in existing service provision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and therapeutic services, especially those capable of addressing niche needs in educational settings. SMEs with existing expertise in working closely with young individuals and institutions could benefit from contracts like this, especially in circumstances where the public body seeks established providers. The procurement process highlights the importance of demonstrating the capacity to fill in service gaps and maintain close partnerships with target demographics, making it ideal for companies with such operational frameworks and industry experience.

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Notice Title

School Counselling and Therapeutic Services

Notice Description

School counselling services for young people

Procurement Information

This contract award is in line with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act and follows the Guidance on the Procurement of Care and Support Services (Best Practice) 2016 - section 8.12. The award is made on the basis of: The requirement addresses gaps in service provision which cannot be met internally; There are no pre-existing contracts or framework agreements which can meet the requirement; There is limited market potential for tendering with a significant risk profile attributed to this route; The current provider is well established with a close working relationship with children and young people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836131
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559729
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,649 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALL MINDS

Further Information

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