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title: "School Counselling Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794261"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-23"
---

# School Counselling Service

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794261

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## Summary

Midlothian Council has completed a public procurement process for a School Counselling Service aimed at supporting children and young people aged 10 to 18 years across the Midlothian region (UKM73). The open procurement method was employed to ensure transparent selection in accordance with public sector requirements. The contract was awarded on 18 June 2025 to MYPAS, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Edinburgh, with the process managed out of Midlothian House in Dalkeith. Critical stages in the procurement included the tender submission deadline on 2 May 2025, highlighting the importance of timely electronic submissions. This initiative addresses the General Public Services category, ensuring counselling support is available throughout the year and beyond regular school hours.

This procurement represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of youth counselling services. With the award criteria heavily weighted on quality (90%), companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality mental health support services to young people would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Moreover, the recurring nature of this service underscores potential long-term partnerships with Midlothian Council, offering the possibility of being re-considered for extensions and future contracts. Businesses that integrate community benefits into their service offerings will align with Midlothian Council's strategic objectives, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in securing such tenders.

## Notice

Midlothian Council (MLC) seeks to appoint a Contractor to deliver a school counselling service for children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council (MLC) seeks to appoint a Contractor to deliver a school counselling service for children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years. The service must be available 52 weeks of the year and must also be available out-with school hours and settings.

Renewal: Option to extend the initial 2 year period (24 months) for three further one-year periods (12 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533057 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is anticipated there will be ongoing requirements for this service. Any future tender opportunities are likely to be published approximately 6 months before the end of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,690 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,536,477 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## 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
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533057
- 25 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526742

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=1
  25th March 2025 - MID-24-74 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=2
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 01 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=3
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 02 - Information Relation to Staff Transfers (TUPE)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=4
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 03 - Employee Information - MYPAS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=5
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 04 - Monitoring and Evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=6
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 05 - School Counselling Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=7
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 06 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=8
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 07 - GDPR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=9
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 08 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=10
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 09 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=11
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 10 - Non Disclosure Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=12
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 11 - Non Collusion Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=13
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 12 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=14
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 13 - Notification of Qualification to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=15
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 14 - Parent Company Guarantee
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=16
  25th March 2025 - Schedule 15 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526742&idx=17
  25th March 2025 - Appendix 1 - School Counselling Referral Pathways
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526742
  School Counselling Service - Midlothian Council (MLC) seeks to appoint a Contractor to deliver a school counselling service for children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533057
  School Counselling Service - Midlothian Council (MLC) seeks to appoint a Contractor to deliver a school counselling service for children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794261

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