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title: "Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626628"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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# Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011)

Buyer: TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626628

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Tayside Procurement Consortium, focuses on establishing a Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011) within the education sector. This open tender is aimed at providing counselling services primarily for secondary school pupils across Angus, Dundee City, and Perth and Kinross Council areas. The tender period closed on 3rd September 2020, while the framework is set to be operational from 1st November 2020 until 31st December 2021, with a potential extension. The contract was awarded to multiple suppliers, with an overall tender value of approximately £4,409,592.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the counselling and mental health services industry, particularly those with expertise in delivering school-based psychological support. Businesses that can provide qualified counsellors adhering to professional standards and best practices are well-suited to compete in this framework. The inclusion of various suppliers indicates a market open to collaboration, allowing new entrants to offer their services and potentially expand their impact within local communities.

## 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

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 Light Touch Regime (LTR) outlines specific rules for certain 'social and other specific service' contracts. The procurement was undertaken in accordance with the 'Light Touch Regime', ref: Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The 'Flexible Framework' will have an initial period 1 Nov 2020 to 31 Dec 2021.

Renewal: The 'Flexible Framework' will be 'refreshed' in October 2021, and a further 'Contract Notice' will be published on Public Contracts Scotland at that time. The Framework may be continued from 1 Jan 2022 to 31 Oct 2023. The estimated Framework value of 1.54m GBP as detailed in this Notice is the value of the Flexible Framework for the initial 14 months period to 31 December 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397331 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | October 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,019,615 |
| Lots value | £1,154,533 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,410,592 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | HOPE COUNSELLING DUNDEE; LIFELINK; MINDSPACE; NICOLA HEATH; 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

- 16 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397331
- 29 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391598

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391598
  Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011) - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397331
  Flexible Framework for Counselling in Schools (TPC2011) - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.taysideprocurement.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626628
- 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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