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title: "Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780163"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780163

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide counselling services for children and young people in the UKM6 region, with a focus on general public services. This procurement process is at the award stage as of April 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure method, beginning with the tender period opening on 1st November 2024 and concluding by 2nd December 2024. The framework is divided into four lots, covering various Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) areas, with each lot aiming to fulfill specific needs within their respective regions. Contracts will be active from April 2025 through March 2029, with a potential for renewal subject to funding availability. Each lot has specified quality and price criteria, with a weighting of 60% for quality and 40% for price, totalling an estimated value of each contract at £750,000, with a cumulative framework value of £4,500,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in counselling services, enabling them to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender include those already providing counselling services or those looking to enter the public sector market. Each of the awarded lots will benefit several local SMEs including HPS Ltd, Rowan Consultancy, CrossReach, Marit BEHNER-COADY, Counseling Care, Skye and Lochalsh, Lochaber Hope, and CAITHNESS COUNSELLING SERVICES LTD. This framework contract will promote long-term business relationships and stability with The Highland Council, offering substantial growth potential within the educational and social care spheres in the region.

## Notice

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of providing Counselling Services to children and young people in the area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Area 1

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information.. Please see documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 2 - Area 2

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information.. Further information available within documentation.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 3 - Area 3

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information.. Please see the attached documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Lot 4 - Area 4

The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement in order to provide Counselling Services to children and young people in the area. Each Lot pertains to an area of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) for which you can bid for particular ASGs within that area. Please see the attached documentation for further information.. See documentation for further information.

Renewal: As per documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528506 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Approximately every four years, subject to funding availability. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CAITHNESS COUNSELLING SERVICES; COUNSELING CARE, SKYE AND LOCHALSH; CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL; HPS; LOCHABER HOPE; MARIT BEHNER-COADY; ROWAN CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528506
- 1 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517428

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=13
  14th November 2024 - Appendix 4 - Self Referral Protocol
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=2
  13th November 2024 - Condition of Contract - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=12
  13th November 2024 - Conditions of Contract - School Counselling 2025 - v2 - updated Section 2 - 5.2 (page 41)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=1
  1st November 2024 - Invitation to Tender - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=3
  1st November 2024 - Pricing Spreadsheet - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=4
  1st November 2024 - Technical Questionnaire - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=5
  1st November 2024 - Form of Tender - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=6
  1st November 2024 - List of Key Staff - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=7
  1st November 2024 - FOI Non Disclosure Form - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=8
  1st November 2024 - Certification of Bona Fide Tendering - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=9
  1st November 2024 - Appendix 1 - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=10
  1st November 2024 - Appendix 2 - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517428&idx=11
  1st November 2024 - Appendix 3 - School Counselling 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517428
  Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People - The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of providing Counselling Services to children and young people in the area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528506
  Framework Agreement for Counselling Services for Children and Young People - The Highland Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of providing Counselling Services to children and young people in the area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780163

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