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title: "Student Counselling Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639331"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDINBURGH COLLEGE"
published: "2020-12-16"
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# Student Counselling Service

Buyer: EDINBURGH COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639331

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Student Counselling Service is led by Edinburgh College, which is located in Edinburgh, UK. This public procurement falls under the education industry category and was initiated through a selective method. The award notice for this tender was finalised on 31st July 2020, highlighting the need for comprehensive counselling services that can accommodate the demands of a large college with multiple campuses. The services must be provided across four campuses in Edinburgh and Midlothian and may include virtual access. Bidders were required to ensure their counsellors are accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in student counselling services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale programmes and offering flexible delivery options. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially given that a significant number of bids received came from SME suppliers. The emphasis on professional accreditation also suggests that businesses with proven credentials in the counselling sector will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

1.4.1. The Authority is therefore seeking Bids from those able to provide the specified Student Counselling Services to the Authority. The bidder must be capable of meeting the demands of a large College, with an extensive student population. The bidder must offer the counselling service over four College Campuses and offer virtual access if appropriate. 1.4.2. Counsellors must be on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA). The registered counsellors must have met the accredited register's professional standards to practise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is therefore seeking Bids from those able to provide the specified Student Counselling Services to the Authority. The bidder must be capable of meeting the demands of a large College, with an extensive student population. The bidder must offer the counselling service over four College Campuses and offer virtual access if appropriate. Counsellors must be on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA). The registered counsellors must have met the accredited register's professional standards to practise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402612 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH COLLEGE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 4DE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402612

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402612
  Student Counselling Service - 1.4.1. The Authority is therefore seeking Bids from those able to provide the specified Student Counselling Services to the Authority. The bidder must be capable of meeting the demands of a large College, with an extensive student population. The bidder must offer the counselling service over four College Campuses and offer virtual access if appropriate. 1.4.2. Counsellors must be on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA). The registered counsellors must have met the accredited register's professional standards to practise.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639331

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