---
title: "CE-84-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811998"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-03"
---

# CE-84-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811998

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a school counsellor at Ayr Academy. This contract, identified as CE-84-25-DA5, falls under the services category with the CPV code 80200000, and it primarily serves the UKM94 region. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to its value being outside the standard regulatory scope. The tender process is in the award stage, with the contract officially signed on 16th September 2025. The contract amount is £35,000 and the supplier awarded is Alan Mclauchlan Counselling, which is classified as an SME.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those capable of engaging with educational institutions. The procurement process tailored to a direct award suggests a niche requirement, making it ideal for specialised service providers. SMEs like Alan Mclauchlan Counselling have demonstrated a strong potential to secure such contracts, underlining an opportunity for similarly sized entities to expand their services within the public sector. Businesses in the local Ayr region are also well-positioned to benefit, particularly those focusing on education-related services and capable of meeting specific local needs.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy)

### Procurement Information

The Value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application of the regulation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540585 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALAN MCLAUCHLAN COUNSELLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540585

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540585
  CE-84-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy) - Appointment of a School Counsellor (Ayr Academy)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811998

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