---
title: "Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773552"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-25"
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# Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773552

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process for the appointment of a school counsellor, labelled as "Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)". This contract, identified by reference number JUL510673, falls under the general public services category and is being handled by South Ayrshire Council. The council itself serves as the central purchasing body located at County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, UKM94. The industry category is services, with the key procurement method identified as limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified as falling outside the scope of required regulations. The contracting process was finalized with the contract signing on 24th July 2024, valued at £10,400.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly SMEs like the awarded supplier, Maria Berry Counselling Service. The requirement for a school counsellor presents growth potential for businesses within educational and therapeutic support sectors. Companies capable of providing specialised counselling services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those willing to engage in targeted, limited procurement processes. The focus on local delivery within South Ayrshire further underlines the importance of regional expertise and capacity to meet service needs in educational environments.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)

### Procurement Information

Slice Notice - The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510673 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARIA BERRY COUNSELLING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510673

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510673
  Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB) - Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA - MB)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773552

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