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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - CT)" in the services category. Located in Ayr, UK, this contract was awarded to Colin Thomson Counselling, a local small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in East Kilbride. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, which is permissible as the procurement falls outside the usual regulatory scope. The contract, valued at £12,600, was signed on 8th July 2026, and it addresses the need for school counselling services at Belmont Academy.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those capable of providing school counselling, to engage with public sector work. While the procurement process has concluded, it highlights the potential for SMEs in the region to secure government contracts, especially those that address specific educational and mental health needs within schools. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector projects may consider developing strong foundational relationships with local authorities like South Ayrshire Council and staying informed about upcoming tenders in educational support services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - CT)

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-r6ebe6-0000838057
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560617
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
£12,600 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

COLIN THOMSON COUNSELLING

Further Information

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