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title: "School Counselling Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791355"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-13"
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# School Counselling Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791355

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has successfully awarded a contract for a School Counselling Service, specifically aimed at children and young people aged 10 to 18 years. The procurement process adhered to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime" and was conducted using an open procedure method. The contract, valued at £893,333.12, was signed with the supplier MYPAS on 13th June 2025, following an award announcement on the same date. This contract encompasses services within the General public services category and is located in the UKM91 region, specifically Newtown St Boswells in the Scottish Borders. The procurement process transitioned from tender to award stages in the timeline spanning March 2025 to June 2025, with provisions for a future contract period starting on 1st August 2025 lasting until 31st March 2028, with potential extensions based on performance and funding availability.

This School Counselling Service contract presents substantial opportunities for growth in the counselling and educational support industry, notably for enterprises experienced in handling services targeted at the well-being of young individuals. The contract offers options for enhancements through delivery performance and funding continuation which may lead to its renewal up to March 2031. Suppliers and service providers in the fields of youth counselling, educational services, and public sector collaborations would be particularly well-equipped to compete for such initiatives, which demand high-quality service delivery, as reflected in the award criteria allocating 90% to quality. The electronic submission method encourages broader participation, allowing for increased accessibility to SMEs, as evidenced by a strong showing of small and medium enterprises during the bidding process. This offers a conducive platform for scaling operations and establishing robust partnerships with local authorities, fostering sustainable community engagement through effective service provision.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is appointing an external Service Provider who is experienced and appropriately qualified to deliver a School Counselling Service for children and young people aged 10 years and over (up to and including young people aged 18 years). This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime".

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is appointing an external Service Provider who is experienced and appropriately qualified to deliver a School Counselling Service for children and young people aged 10 years and over (up to and including young people aged 18 years). This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime".

Renewal: There is the option to review and extend on a 3-x rolling 12-month contract basis until 31st March 2031. Extension of the contract beyond the initial contract term will be dependent on achieving satisfactory performance against the KPIs, subject to continued funding being available and positive evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532544 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £893,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MYPAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532544
- 13 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525917

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=15
  13th March 2025 - CPSPROP006 T&C's Purchase of Social Care & Health Services 1.9 (For information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=1
  13th March 2025 - Sustainable Procurement Charter (For Information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=2
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Bidders Response Document- Technical Questions-School Counselling Service (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=3
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Fair Work First inc. RLW Question 1.1- School Counselling Service (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=4
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Forms & Declarations 1.2- School Counselling Service (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=5
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Freedom of Information Form 1.0- School Counselling Service (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=6
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Performance Management Plan 1.0- School Counselling Service (For information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=7
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Pricing Schedule- School Counselling Service (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=8
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Privacy Notice 1.2- School Counselling Service (For information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=9
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Schedule A - Financial Specification- School Counselling Service v2 (For information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=10
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Schedule B- School Counselling Contract Specification- January 2025 v6 (For information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=11
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Schedule C - Data Protection- School Counselling Service (For information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=12
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- SPD-(Scotland) - Subcontractors Suppliers Response- (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=13
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Supplier Document Checklist- School Counselling Service (For completion)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525917&idx=14
  13th March 2025 - 1001384- Tender Information Instructions 1.3- School Counselling Service v2 (For information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525917
  School Counselling Service - Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint an external Service Provider who is experienced and appropriately qualified to deliver a School Counselling Service for children and young people aged 10 years and over (up to and including young people aged 18 years). This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime".
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532544
  School Counselling Service - Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is appointing an external Service Provider who is experienced and appropriately qualified to deliver a School Counselling Service for children and young people aged 10 years and over (up to and including young people aged 18 years). This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime".

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791355
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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