---
title: "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy - AM)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773600"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-26"
---

# Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy - AM)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773600

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by South Ayrshire Council, involves the appointment of a School Counsellor for Prestwick Academy. This procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services and is specific to services. The process was completed in the Ayr region (UKM94) with the contract being awarded on 24th July 2024. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, meaning it was awarded without the prior publication of a call for competition due to its classification as outside the scope of usual regulations.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses in the counselling and educational support sectors to collaborate with local government bodies to provide essential services. Companies capable of delivering specialised counselling services within an educational setting would find this tender particularly relevant. This contract demonstrates the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the awarding of the contract to Alan Mclauchlan Counselling, which is identified as an SME. It's an encouraging sign for similar businesses seeking to expand their operations through public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy - AM)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy - AM)

### 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=JUL510696 |
| 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 | 26 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 | £21,840 |

## 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 | ALAN MCLAUCHLAN COUNSELLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510696

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510696
  Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy - AM) - Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy - AM)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773600

## Provenance

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