--- title: "SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000710821" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000710821" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000710821.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000710821.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-01" --- # SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000710821 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000710821) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000710821.json) ## Summary The Argyll and Bute Council, based in Lochgilphead, UKM, has awarded a contract for SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, aimed to provide counselling services in schools across the Argyll and Bute area. The contract was signed on December 20, 2022, with a total value of GBP 900,000. The Council specified that the service should primarily target secondary school pupils, but also cater to primary and special schools for pupils aged 10 and over. This tender for SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES by the Argyll and Bute Council can provide growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering specialised counselling services. Businesses in the mental health and education sectors would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract includes community benefits, and interested suppliers are encouraged to consider these during the bidding process. The submission deadline for this tender was on November 21, 2022, with electronic submissions accepted through the Public Contracts Scotland Postbox. ## Notice The Council require a Service Provider to provide a Counselling in Schools Service on behalf of the Council in the Argyll and Bute area. The counselling service is a universally accessible service and should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council require a Service Provider to provide a Counselling in Schools Service on behalf of the Council in the Argyll and Bute area. The counselling service is a universally accessible service and should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 1 + 1 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470032 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 1 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £900,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470032 - 20 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462187 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462187&idx=2 3rd November 2022 - Due to issues accessing the recording, see attached slides, whilst our IT work to resolve. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462187&idx=1 20th October 2022 - Invite to tender document. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462187 SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES - The Council require a Service Provider to provide a Counselling in Schools Service on behalf of the Council in the Argyll and Bute area. The counselling service is a universally accessible service and should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470032 SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICES - The Council require a Service Provider to provide a Counselling in Schools Service on behalf of the Council in the Argyll and Bute area. The counselling service is a universally accessible service and should be available to secondary school pupils (primarily), and primary and special schools in communities for pupils aged 10 and over. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000710821 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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