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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by South Ayrshire Council, involved the appointment of a School Counsellor for Queen Margaret Academy, with a specific focus on general public services in the education sector. The buying organisation is notably based in Ayr, Scotland. The procurement stage was at the 'Award' phase by 21 July 2026, with the contract having been signed on 8 July 2026. This procurement utilised a limited method described as an award procedure without prior publication, indicating that the process fell outside the scope of standard regulations. The contract was valued at £12,600 GBP and classified under the CPV code 85312320, indicating a service category relevant to healthcare and counselling sectors.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those offering educational or youth-focused support. With the successful bidder being Maria Berry Counselling Service, an SME based in Glasgow, the tender underscores the favourable positioning for small and medium enterprises within this market segment. Firms with expertise in providing tailored counselling services aimed at the educational sector would find such contracts a lucrative opportunity to expand their business in partnership with regional or local authorities. Furthermore, the procurement rationale allowing for a procedure without prior competitive publication suggests potential for businesses to secure niche contracts if they meet specific regional or organisational criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Queen Margaret Academy MB)

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-r6ebe6-0000838066
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560620
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

MARIA BERRY COUNSELLING SERVICE

Further Information

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