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title: "CE-94-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812162"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-06"
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# CE-94-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812162

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the appointment of a school counsellor at Prestwick Academy, under the tender titled "CE-94-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)." This process is part of the public services industry category and is located in the region UKM94, Ayr. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, and the contract was signed on 16th September 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, as the value was outside the scope of certain regulations. The total contract value is £35,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in counselling and psychotherapy services. With the contract awarded to Senga Vance Counselling and Psychotherapy, a local SME, it demonstrates the potential for smaller businesses to secure public contracts, fostering business growth and community engagement. Businesses with expertise in educational and therapeutic services, especially those focusing on counselling for young people, would find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and influencing local community services. The limited procurement method favours businesses familiar with direct awards, providing a pathway to engage in significant governmental contracts without a highly competitive bidding process.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

### Procurement Information

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540715 |
| 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 | SENGA VANCE COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY |

## 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=OCT540715

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540715
  CE-94-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy) - Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
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