--- title: "Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM" published: "2022-06-27" --- # Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools Buyer: TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the contract titled "Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools" is managed by the Tayside Procurement Consortium, located at Fairmuir Depot, 365 Clepington Road, Dundee. This tender falls within the education services industry and is aimed at delivering counselling support in secondary, primary, and special schools in the Angus Council, Dundee City Council, and Perth and Kinross Council areas. The procurement, initiated as an open procedure, is currently in the award stage following the submission deadline of 25 April 2022, with contracts now signed and in effect from 23 June 2022. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations that provide counselling services, particularly those qualified under professional standards such as COSCA and BACP. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in child and youth counselling, as well as those capable of meeting specific qualifications and delivery models required by the Scottish Government, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The financial value of the contract and its focus on school-based services further enhance the potential for businesses in the social care and educational services sectors. ## 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 This procurement exercise is to facilitate the continuation of a 'Flexible Framework' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework'). 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 Framework is being refreshed as set out in the original Contract Notice. Renewal: 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452314 | | 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 | 27 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | July 2023 or July 2024 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,652,984 | | Lots value | £2,652,984 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,546,723 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 | LIFELINK; MINDSPACE; NICOLA HEATH; NORTH EAST WELLBEING (NEW) SOLUTIONS; 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 - 27 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452314 - 23 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444231 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444231 Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools - 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=JUN452314 Flexible Framework Refresh - Counselling in Schools - 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-r6ebe6-0000687795 - 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?msclkid=0fc904e2a9ef11ec8f39dd8f767a57d9 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000687795.json.