---
title: "Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Chidren & Young People"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644409"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-21"
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# Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Chidren & Young People

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644409

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## Summary

The Highland Council is currently in the active phase of a tender process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children & Young People". This procurement falls within the general public services category and is located in Inverness, Scotland. The framework is set to span from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, with the option for a 12-month extension. Key dates include the submission deadline on 17 March 2021 and the contract's execution starting from 12 April 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK. Suppliers with expertise in providing mental health support to children and young people are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, which aims to address the intricate needs of young individuals across various geographical locations within the Highland council area.

## Notice

The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority" is inviting tenders for the Provision of Counselling Services to Children and Young People to establish a Framework Agreement, to cover the period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.

### Lot Information

South - Culloden

South - Culloden

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

South - Glenurquhart

South - Glenurquhart

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

South - Charleston

South - Charleston

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

South - Grantown

South - Grantown

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

South - Inverness High School

South - Inverness High School

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

South - Inverness Royal Academy

South - Inverness Royal Academy

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

South - Kingussie

South - Kingussie

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

South - Millburn

South - Millburn

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

South - Nairn

South - Nairn

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

North - Dornoch

North - Dornoch

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

North - Farr

North - Farr

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

North - Golspie

North - Golspie

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

North - Kinlochbervie

North - Kinlochbervie

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

North - Thurso

North - Thurso

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

North - Wick

North - Wick

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

Mid - Alness

Mid - Alness

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

Mid - Dingwall

Mid - Dingwall

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

Mid - Fortrose

Mid - Fortrose

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

Mid - Invergordon

Mid - Invergordon

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

Mid - Tain

Mid - Tain

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

West - Adrnamurchan

West - Adrnamurchan

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

West - Gairloch

West - Gairloch

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

West - Kilchuimen

West - Kilchuimen

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

West - Kinlochleven

West - Kinlochleven

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

West - Lochaber

West - Lochaber

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

West - Mallaig

West - Mallaig

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

West - Plockton

West - Plockton

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

West - Portree

West - Portree

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

West - Ullapool

West - Ullapool

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428249 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,482 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | CAITHNESS COUNSELLING SERVICES; COUNSELLING CARE:SKYE AND LOCHALSH; CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL; EWEN’S ROOM; HPS COUNSELLING; LOCHABER HOPE; PLACE2BE; ROWAN CONSULTANCY; SCOTTISH COUNSELLING SERVICES; WELLBEING SCOTLAND; YPEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428249
- 16 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406796

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=3
  13th March 2021 - 3. Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=13
  13th March 2021 - 3. Pricing Schedule - Replaced to include section for training/development rates.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=9
  19th February 2021 - 9. SPD Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=12
  19th February 2021 - 9. SPD Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=5
  19th February 2021 - 5. Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=11
  19th February 2021 - 5. Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=1
  16th February 2021 - 1. Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=2
  16th February 2021 - 2. Draft Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=4
  16th February 2021 - 4. Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=6
  16th February 2021 - 6. List of Key Staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=7
  16th February 2021 - 7. Non-Disclosure Items
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=8
  16th February 2021 - 8. Bona-Fide Tendering Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406796&idx=10
  16th February 2021 - 10. SPD Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406796
  Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Chidren & Young People - The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority" is inviting tenders for the Provision of Counselling Services to Children and Young People to establish a Framework Agreement, to cover the period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428249
  Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Chidren & Young People - The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority" is inviting tenders for the Provision of Counselling Services to Children and Young People to establish a Framework Agreement, to cover the period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644409

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