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title: "Access to Counselling in Schools"
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buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Access to Counselling in Schools

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0652d9

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council is currently conducting a tender exercise for the provision of counselling services in schools, aimed at enhancing the mental health and emotional resilience of children and young people in Renfrewshire. This initiative, titled "Access to Counselling in Schools", falls under the 'Counselling services' industry category and utilises an Open Procedure method. Located in Renfrewshire, UKM83, the tender process is active with the submission deadline set for 10th April 2026. The contract, valued at £763,000 GBP, is planned to commence on 1st October 2026 and to end on 31st May 2027, with potential for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in mental health and counselling services. Businesses capable of delivering flexible and responsive counselling and preventative programmes tailored to the needs of primary, secondary, and ASN schools in Renfrewshire will find this contract highly relevant. Providers aiming to expand their reach in the public sector and demonstrate significant impact on community well-being could greatly benefit from this opportunity, especially those with expertise in holistic approaches to education and mental health. The tender encourages innovative proposals to deliver quality counselling services and community benefits, making it ideal for firms committed to fostering sustainable community and educational growth.

## Notice

The provider will deliver counselling services within schools to enhance the mental health, wellbeing, and emotional resilience of children and young people from Primary 1 to S6, and, where appropriate, their parents. It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure, for award to a single service provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council (the Council) are seeking to enter into a contract in respect of a dynamic provider to deliver counselling and preventative programmes to improve the mental health and wellbeing and emotional resilience of children and young people who are negatively affected or are at risk of being affected by poor mental health. The universal service should be accessible to children and young people in primary, secondary and ASN schools as detailed in the Service Specification. It is expected that the provider will be flexible and responsive to local need as appropriate.

Renewal: This requirement may be subject to renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021056-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £763,000 |
| Lots value | £763,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021056-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012979-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823225
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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