---
title: "CE-95-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812163"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-06"
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# CE-95-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812163

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process involving the appointment of a school counsellor for Prestwick Academy, under the title "CE-95-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)". This procurement falls under the industry category of services and was executed using a limited procurement method without prior publication due to its value being outside the scope of standard regulations. The procurement took place in Ayr, UKM94 region, with the award contract signed on 16th September 2025. The main buyer, South Ayrshire Council, is located in Ayr, at County Buildings, Wellington Square, and can be contacted via email or phone for further information.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for local service providers, especially those specializing in educational or counselling services. The awarded contract, valued at £35,000, has been granted to Alan Mclauchlan Counselling, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) also situated in Ayr. Businesses with expertise in providing counselling services could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth in the public sector, leveraging their local presence and specific expertise to meet educational institutions' needs. The limited procurement method highlights the importance of being known within local circles for potential future collaborations.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

### 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=OCT540717 |
| 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 | ALAN MCLAUCHLAN COUNSELLING |

## 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=OCT540717

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540717
  CE-95-25-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/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812163

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