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title: "Award of PKC13146 Group Work in Schools"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784721"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-03"
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# Award of PKC13146 Group Work in Schools

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784721

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## Summary

Perth & Kinross Council has awarded the contract "PKC13146 Group Work in Schools" in the services category to the supplier Lifelink. This procurement involves expanding and piloting additional group counselling services within schools across Perth & Kinross. The project aims to enhance existing 1:1 counselling by providing a flexible, group-focused approach. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 3rd February 2025, with a contract value of £16,000. The provider will collaborate closely with school staff to design and deliver sessions that meet specific student needs, particularly focusing on accessibility for males, youths from less affluent areas, and minority groups.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and counselling services, particularly those with experience in group therapy and school-based programmes. Companies capable of designing customised support sessions tailored to school priorities have a competitive edge. The collaborative nature of the project between the provider and school staff ensures that sessions are impactful and aligned with student needs, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector.

## Notice

Perth & Kinross Council were in a position to allocate additional funding to expand and continue piloting counselling services in schools to include group work. This additional service would not reduce the current delivery of 1:1 counselling in schools but would allow for an additional flexible approach that would be offered to schools across Perth & Kinross to opt into. It is anticipated that the provider's practitioner(s) will work in close collaboration with school staff to design tailored themes that align with school priorities and the specific needs of students. This partnership will ensure that sessions are relevant and impactful, with clear communication to students regarding the expected outcomes. The aim would be to increase accessibility by providing a less intensive option to receive support.Evaluation of this work is fundamental. The evaluation should give a holistic overview of effectiveness in enhancing coping strategies avoiding or complimenting the need for onward referral. In addition, however the evaluation should carefully assess the impact on accessibility, particularly in relation to males and young people from less affluent area and minority groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523051 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS 24; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS); THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; TOLLCROSS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 62 |
| Supplier names | A M DUNBAR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR; ACCESS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ARCHITRAIL VELOSOLUTIONS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AVIDITY SCIENCE; BARNARDO'S; BRIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING LTD (BRIGHT SIGNALS; BROWNRIGGS; CARAT; CERTAS ENERGY; COFORGE; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; DEMOS HELSINKI; DFFC; DMA CANYON; DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; EVIDENT EUROPE; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY; FRANK NICOL FARM & GARDEN MACHINERY; FRASER C ROBB; GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION LTD T/A MORRISON CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST; GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS; GRAHAM IRVINE & PARTNERS; GTR CONTRACTS; HAGS-SMP; HARVEY NASH; HSBC; HYDRO GROUP; J.SHEARER ROOFING; JML CONTRACTS; JOHN MCGEADY; KOMPAN; KPMG; LIFELINK; LIZZY WHITEHEAD CONSULTING; LORIEN RESOURCING; MAM CONTRACTING; MATTER OF FOCUS; MODULAR WEST; NORTHERN LIGHT CONSULTING; NWH GROUP; PERTEMPS; PERTH AUTISM SUPPORT; PERTH RADIO TAXIS; QIAGEN; REVINSON FIRE; RICARDO-AEA; ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND; RUBICON HERITAGE SERVICES; SOCOTEC; TCE ELECTRICAL; THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE WORLDWIDE; WASHCO; WEIR FORESTRY; WILLIAM WAUGH & SONS (BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 15:26 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523051

## Notice URLs

- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/
- http://www.tollcross-ha.org.uk
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/

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