--- title: "Provision of Student Counselling Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658823" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658823" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658823.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658823.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE" published: "2021-09-03" --- # Provision of Student Counselling Service Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658823 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658823) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658823.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Forth Valley College seeking a Service Provider for the Provision of Student Counselling Services in the education sector, located in Falkirk, UK. This open procurement method is currently in the Award stage, following a completed tender process. The contract was signed on 1st September 2021, for an initial term of 2 years with potential extensions of up to 4 years. Interested bidders had to submit their proposals electronically by 23rd July 2021, with a maximum budget of £30,000 per year for this service. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on mental health services, particularly those providing counselling and psychological support. Companies with qualified personnel who are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) are particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses familiar with educational environments and the safeguarding of vulnerable groups would gain an advantage, enhancing their prospects in this competitive procurement landscape. ## Notice Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for the provision of student counselling services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Forth Valley College requires a counselling service to provide one to one counselling to our students. Please see Invitation to Tender and appendices. Renewal: Forth Valley College reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 one-year periods, at the sole discretion of Forth Valley College, unless the Contract is terminated in accordance with the provisions of Forth Valley College Terms and Conditions of Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426405 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 3 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £140,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE | | Locality | FALKIRK | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK2 9AD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk | | Local authority | Falkirk | | Electoral ward | Falkirk North | | Westminster constituency | Falkirk | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE TALKING ROOMS | ## 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 - 3 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426405 - 29 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419698 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419698&idx=9 13th July 2021 - Additional Tenderers questions and Forth Valley College answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419698&idx=8 13th July 2021 - Presentation slides for the tenderers conferences that took place on 6 July and 12 July. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419698&idx=1 29th June 2021 - Appendix C - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419698&idx=2 29th June 2021 - Appendix D - Freedom of Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419698&idx=3 29th June 2021 - Appendix F - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419698&idx=4 29th June 2021 - Appendix A - Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419698&idx=5 29th June 2021 - Appendix B - Technical Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419698&idx=6 29th June 2021 - Appendix E - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419698&idx=7 29th June 2021 - Invitation to Tender - Student Counselling - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419698 Provision of Student Counselling Service - Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for the provision of student counselling services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426405 Provision of Student Counselling Service - Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for the provision of student counselling services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658823 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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