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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy AM)" in the industry category of General Public Services. The process took place in Ayr, within the UKM94 region. The procurement was conducted under a limited method designated as an award procedure without a prior call for competition, indicating its scope fell outside certain regulations. The process reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 8th July 2026 for a value of £12,040 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, especially those located in or near South Ayrshire. The contract was awarded to Alan Mclauchlan Counselling, an SME, highlighting the potential for similar small-scale enterprises to engage in future opportunities within the local government sector. The focus on school counsellor positions suggests that businesses in the education support services sector could find valuable prospects working with public institutions like South Ayrshire Council. This particular tender also demonstrates the possibility for SMEs to secure contracts even when limited procurement methods are employed.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy AM)

Notice Description

Appointment of a School Counsellor

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838042
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560614
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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 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
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ALAN MCLAUCHLAN COUNSELLING

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