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title: "Access to Counselling in Schools"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823225"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Access to Counselling in Schools

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823225

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council is planning a procurement process for "Access to Counselling in Schools," aimed at delivering counselling services to bolster the mental health, wellbeing, and emotional resilience of students from Primary 1 to S6 and, when necessary, their parents. Classified under "General public services," this service provision falls within the Renfrewshire area, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. An anticipated open procedure will commence soon on 20 February 2026, where one service provider will be selected. This process will involve an open, competitive bidding, with Renfrewshire Council acting as the buyer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and mental health services, particularly those with expertise in educational settings. The service will be pivotal in meeting the increasing demand for mental health support within schools, making it an attractive prospect for organisations capable of delivering these services effectively. With a substantial contract value estimated at £910,000, businesses with proven experience in the field are likely to benefit by expanding their reach within the Renfrewshire region. The open procedure method encourages wide participation, ensuring a transparent and competitive environment for qualified providers to tender their services.

## Notice

The provider will deliver counselling services within schools to enhance the mental health, wellbeing, and emotional resilience of children and young people from Primary 1 to S6, and, where appropriate, their parents. It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure, for award to a single service provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure, for award to a single service provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549469 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549469

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549469
  Access to Counselling in Schools - The provider will deliver counselling services within schools to enhance the mental health, wellbeing, and emotional resilience of children and young people from Primary 1 to S6, and, where appropriate, their parents. It is anticipated that the tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure, for award to a single service provider.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823225
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823225

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