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title: "Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032551"
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# Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools

Buyer: TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032551

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## Summary

The Tayside Procurement Consortium is currently conducting a tender for the "Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools," aimed at providing counselling services for secondary school pupils and younger students in Angus, Dundee, and Perth & Kinross Council areas. This tender, classified under social work and related services, is part of an ongoing initiative that began with Scottish Government funding in August 2019. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage and has a total value of £2,652,984. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1 July 2022 and expected to end on 31 October 2023, with submissions accepted electronically until 25 April 2022.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those with experience providing support to children and young adults. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, professional counselling, adhering to guidelines set by relevant professional bodies, and having explicit strategies for service delivery and outcome measurement will be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of suppliers, including smaller enterprises and established providers, to engage in this important social service initiative.

## Notice

Scottish Government announced funding in August 2019 for qualified counsellors to be delivering counselling in schools. Counselling should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over. The focus will be on one:one direct counselling.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise is to facilitate the continuation of a 'Flexible Framework' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework'). Counselling in schools in accordance with Scottish Government Guidance published March 2020. Service delivery models should meet the requirements set out in the Scottish Government's "Guidance for Education Authorities Establishing Access to Counselling in Secondary Schools" (March 2020). URL: https://www.gov.scot/publications/guidance-education-authorities-establishing-access-counselling-secondary-schools/ (March 2020) URL: https://www.gov.scot/publications/delivery-of-access-to-counsellors-through-schools-aims-and-principles/ (May 2020) The Framework is being refreshed as set out in the original Contract Notice.

Renewal: 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017426-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | July 2023 or July 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,652,984 |
| Lots value | £2,652,984 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,546,723 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | LIFELINK; MINDSPACE; NICOLA HEATH; NORTH EAST WELLBEING (NEW) SOLUTIONS; PLACE2BE; SCOTTISH COUNSELLING SERVICES; TAYSIDE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL; WELLBEING SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017426-2022
- 23 Mar 2022 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007863-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.taysideprocurement.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/delivery-of-access-to-counsellors-through-schools-aims-and-principles/
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/guidance-education-authorities-establishing-access-counselling-secondary-schools/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12382
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?msclkid=0fc904e2a9ef11ec8f39dd8f767a57d9

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