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title: "CE-93-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812157"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-06"
---

# CE-93-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812157

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council recently completed the procurement process for the appointment of a school counsellor within its administrative region, identified as UKM94, with a project titled "CE-93-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA)." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically general public services, and was conducted via a limited procedure without prior publication due to its scope outside regulation applications. The contract was awarded to Maria Berry Counselling Service, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Glasgow, on 16th September 2025, with a value of £35,000. South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, Scotland, acted as the buyer and central purchasing body for this procurement, and the process reached the award stage by 6th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational or youth-oriented counselling services, particularly those capable of delivering professional services aligned with public sector requirements. SMEs with expertise in mental health support for schools will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The limited procurement method implies that similar opportunities might be restricted by regulatory scope, allowing well-prepared firms to navigate and successfully secure contracts without extensive competition. Such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and presence in the public sector market, particularly in regions like Ayr or more broadly within the UK.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA)

### Procurement Information

The Value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application of the regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540714 |
| 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 | 6 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 | MARIA BERRY COUNSELLING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540714

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540714
  CE-93-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA) - Appointment of a School Counsellor (QMA)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812157

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