---
title: "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776614"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-29"
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# Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776614

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has concluded a procurement process for the 'Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy)' under a limited award procedure. This procurement, classified under the services category (CPV 85312320), was completed without prior publication due to its exemption from certain regulatory scopes. The procurement method was specifically designed for regional or local authority general public services and took place in Ayr, within the UKM94 region. The key contract, valued at £40,000, was signed on 1st August 2024, with the award being finalised by 29th August 2024. The primary location for service delivery is Girvan Academy in Ayr.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the counselling and educational support sectors, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). GMcVarrie Counselling, based in Kilbirnie, was successfully awarded the contract, illustrating the potential for similar-sized businesses to compete for local authority contracts. This procurement demonstrates South Ayrshire Council's commitment to enhancing educational support services, opening avenues for SMEs to expand their service offerings within public sector frameworks.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy)

### 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=AUG513170 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 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 | £40,000 |

## 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 | GMCVARRIE COUNSELLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513170

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513170
  Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy) - Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776614

## Provenance

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