---
title: "CE-96-25-DA3 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812169"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# CE-96-25-DA3 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812169

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "CE-96-25-DA3 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy)," focusing on the education sector, specifically under the general public services category. The contract was awarded to GMcVarrie Counselling, providing services in the locality of Ayr, region UKM94. This procurement, classified as a service, utilised a limited procurement method without prior call for competition, given its nature and value falling outside standard regulatory application. The contract became active on 16th September 2025, with a total value of £35,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for counselling service providers, particularly small to medium enterprises like GMcVarrie Counselling who successfully secured the contract. Businesses with expertise in educational support and counselling can benefit significantly by engaging in such tenders, expanding their portfolios and growing their market presence. This particular opportunity underscores the demand for specialised services in educational institutions, showcasing a pathway for SMEs with the right credentials and capacity to meet similar niche needs in the public sector.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan 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=OCT541133 |
| 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 | 9 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 | GMCVARRIE COUNSELLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541133

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541133
  CE-96-25-DA3 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy) - Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812169

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