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title: "Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People"
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# Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b36a

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## Summary

The Highland Council is initiating a Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for children and young people within the region, aiming to enhance support across several Associated Schools Groups (ASGs). This procurement process involves an open procedure and is categorised under services with specific emphasis on counselling services (CPV code: 85312320). The total value of the contract is estimated at GBP 4,500,000 with an initial contract period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2029. The deadline for tender submission is set for 2nd December 2024, with electronic submissions being accepted through the official Public Contracts Scotland Web Site. The procurement is designed to include community benefits as part of its objectives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and mental health services to expand their service offerings and support framework agreements. Organisations with expertise in child and adolescent mental health, particularly those capable of servicing different school group areas, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger established firms in the UK, are encouraged to participate, with the selection criteria focusing on suitability and technical capabilities. The potential contract is optimal for businesses looking to contribute to community enhancement projects and those interested in leveraging electronic invoicing and payment systems. The Highland Council's established commitment to community benefits further enhances the value proposition for participating suppliers.

## Notice

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of providing Counselling Services to children and young people in the area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Area 1

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information. Additional information: Please see documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 2 - Area 2

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information. Additional information: Further information available within documentation.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 3 - Area 3

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information. Additional information: Please see the attached documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 4 - Area 4

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information. Additional information: See documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015470-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Approximately every four years, subject to funding availability. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CAITHNESS COUNSELLING SERVICES; COUNSELING CARE, SKYE AND LOCHALSH; CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL; HPS; LOCHABER HOPE; MARIT BEHNER-COADY; ROWAN CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015470-2025
- 1 Nov 2024 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035533-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780163
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

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