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title: "Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031b2d"
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# Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)

Buyer: TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031b2d

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## Summary

The Tayside Procurement Consortium is initiating a procurement process for the "Counselling in Schools Tayside (Flexible Framework Refresh)" project, classified under social work and related services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract notice expected to be published on 25 March 2022. The contract value is estimated at £1,412,532, and the framework is set to operate until 31 October 2023, with a possible extension until 31 October 2024. The services will be delivered across Tayside, specifically targeting schools within the Angus, Dundee City, and Perth and Kinross council areas.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and related services, especially those with experience in educational settings. Companies that are existing providers within the framework may submit re-evaluations, while new entrants are encouraged to bid as well. Businesses prepared to navigate the evaluation process in accordance with the original tender criteria will be well positioned to capitalise on this opportunity, particularly those able to demonstrate flexibility and quality in their service offerings to schools.

## Notice

This is a Refresh of the Flexible Framework under the 'Light Touch Regime' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework') for the purchase of Counselling in Schools Services. Existing Providers (admitted to the Framework in 2020) can submit anything that they wish to be re-evaluated. New Providers can submit a bid. The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the original tender evaluation process. The Framework will operate until 31 October 2023 and will have the option of being for 12 months, should funding allow. (Maximum end date: 31 October 2024) The Contract Award details as published on 21 October 2020 can be found under Award Notice: FTS/OJEU Ref: 500626-2020 (2020/S 205-500626). The initial Framework period was extended from 31 Dec 2021 to 30 June 2022 as there was a need to gather further evaluative data (due to interruption to service implementation due to Covid-19).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the refresh of the Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (Tayside). The Contract Notice published on 21 October 2020 Ref is: FTS/OJEU Ref: 500626-2020 (2020/S 205-500626). Additional information: Existing Providers (awarded on to Framework in 2020) can submit anything that they wish to be re-evaluated. New Providers can submit a bid. The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the original tender evaluation process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005265-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,412,532 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD8 3DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 11:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005265-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.taysideprocurement.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=684276
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12382

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