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title: "Provision of Counselling Services for Schools"
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# Provision of Counselling Services for Schools

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fed6

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## Summary

The Aberdeen City Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Counselling Services for Schools" within the Aberdeen City area. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on counselling services (CPV code: 85312320). The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 18th January 2022. Interested suppliers are required to ensure their bids do not exceed the maximum annual budget of £466,000, as established by the Scottish Government. This tender is being conducted using an open procurement method, allowing for a transparent and competitive bidding process.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses that specialise in counselling services and mental health support, ideally those with experience in education settings. Companies with qualified professionals accredited by recognised associations such as the British Psychological Society or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy are encouraged to apply. The successful contractor will play a vital role in enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of students, which could lead to long-term partnerships and expansion of services within the education sector in Scotland.

## Notice

Provision of Counselling Services in Schools in the Aberdeen City Council Region

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Working holistically with partners to promoting health and wellbeing, taking account of the stage of growth, development and maturity of each individual, and the social and community context is essential. This ensures that children, young people and adults develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future. The vision of the Mental Health Strategy in Scotland 2017-2027 as it relates to children and young people, supports the approach that children, young people and families should get the right help at the right time, expect recovery, and fully enjoy their rights, free from discrimination and stigma. Aberdeen City Council are looking for a single Service Provider to provide a Counselling Service within the Aberdeen City Area. Where possible this must be provided face to face, however we would be willing to explore online provision also. The successful Tenderer shall provide at all times suitably qualified and competent staff as approved by the Council to undertake the work. All staff delivering counselling should hold the minimum qualifications detailed below: Accredited member of either one of the following professional bodies: - British Psychological Society (BPS) - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP); or - COSCA Counselling and Psychology in Scotland or equivalent. All requirements of the above professional bodies must be complied with. PLEASE NOTE: Scottish Government funding of 466,000 GBP is a recurring annual payment identified to support counselling in secondary schools and for children and young people aged 10 and above who have additional support needs. Therefore the MAXIMUM Annual Budget available for this requirement is 466,000 GBP Bids received in excess of this value will be disqualified from the tender process. Additional information: Please Note: The Maximum Annual Budget available for this requirement is 466,000 GBP. Bids received in excess of this value will be disqualified from the tender process

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for a further period of 2 years, on an annual basis, at the discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009705-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,864,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENTAL HEALTH ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009705-2022
- 7 Jan 2022 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030559-2021
- 7 Jan 2022 at 12:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000467-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676466
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231

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