---
title: "LIFELINK - COUNSELLING IN SCHOOLS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806576"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-06"
---

# LIFELINK - COUNSELLING IN SCHOOLS

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806576

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## Summary

Dundee City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "LIFELINK - COUNSELLING IN SCHOOLS," associated with the social care service category within the Children's and Families Service division. This contract focuses on providing counselling services in schools located in Dundee and falls under the procurement stage of award and contract, with key actions dated around 1st July 2024 when the contract was signed. Utilising a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to the specialist nature of the services provided. The total contract value is £96,497 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in educational and social care services, particularly those focusing on mental health and wellbeing in school settings. With the award already completed, businesses similar to Lifelink, who was the supplier in this case, may find opportunities in understanding the contracting model and service requirements involved. Large-scale providers adept in delivering specialist counselling services in educational environments will be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, as the demand for such support continues to grow across regions like Dundee. Familiarity with limited procurement methods could also offer strategic advantages for companies aiming to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Counselling in schools

### Procurement Information

contract previously awarded for specialist service provision - monitored and continued on a rolling contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536393 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,497 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536393

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536393
  LIFELINK - COUNSELLING IN SCHOOLS - Counselling in schools

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806576
- https://www.lifelink.org.uk/

## Provenance

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