--- title: "Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782296" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782296" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782296.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782296.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-26" --- # Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782296 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782296) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782296.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is inviting qualified counsellors to submit tenders for their "Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework". This public procurement process falls under the services category and pertains to the delivery of high-quality counselling sessions to individuals assessed by Mental Health Practitioners. This opportunity is based in Kilmarnock, UKM93, with an end date for tender submissions on 3rd December 2024. The process is currently in the tender stage and is being carried out through an open procedure, with electronic submission required via Public Tenders Scotland. The framework agreement has a contract value of £360,000 and includes the possibility of two one-year extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for qualified counselling service providers, particularly those specialising in Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Businesses equipped to offer such services can leverage this contract to achieve long-lasting positive change for service users with mild to moderate mental health issues. The procurement process's open nature ensures a competitive environment, ideal for established counselling practices looking to expand their client base and influence within the public health sector in East Ayrshire. Additionally, involvement in a substantial and high-profile public framework like this can enhance a business's reputation and increase future tender opportunities. ## Notice Delivery of counselling sessions, by qualified Counsellers, to individuals, who have been assessed as appropriate to participate in counselling sessions by their Mental Health Practitioner ### Lot Information Lot 1 Delivery of counselling sessions, by qualified Counsellors, to individuals, who have been assessed as appropriate to participate in counselling sessions by their Mental Health Practitioner. These sessions will be of the highest quality to assist those with mild to moderate mental health issues. This work will be carried out through the provision of a counselling service offering both Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and be effective to empower service users to achieve long lasting positive change to their life and mental health. Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524697 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | In 2, 3 or 4 years subject to extensions invoked and available funding. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £360,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524697 - 4 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517511 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517511 Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework - Delivery of counselling sessions, by qualified Counsellers, to individuals, who have been assessed as appropriate to participate in counselling sessions by their Mental Health Practitioner - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524697 Community Supports - Counselling Services Framework - Delivery of counselling sessions, by qualified Counsellers, to individuals, who have been assessed as appropriate to participate in counselling sessions by their Mental Health Practitioner ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782296 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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