--- title: "Access to Counselling in Schools" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-09" --- # Access to Counselling in Schools Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is seeking a provider to deliver counselling services in schools across Renfrewshire to enhance the mental health and emotional resilience of children, young people, and, where appropriate, their parents. This procurement falls under the category of general public services and is valued at £763,000. The tender process is currently active, conducted via an Open Procedure, with a submission deadline set for 10th April 2026 at 12:00 pm. The contract is slated to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2027, with an option for renewal. Renfrewshire Council is utilising digital submission methods and electronic invoicing policies to streamline interactions, ensuring accessibility for participating organisations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health and counselling services, particularly those with experience in educational settings. By participating in this tender, service providers can establish or expand their presence within the public sector, specifically in the area of school-based mental health services. The contract requires flexibility and responsiveness to local needs, ideal for organisations adept at creating bespoke solutions. Additionally, companies offering innovative approaches that align with community benefit objectives specified by Renfrewshire Council will be well-positioned to gain competitive advantage during the bid evaluation process. ## 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 Renfrewshire Council (the Council) are seeking to enter into a contract in respect of a dynamic provider to deliver counselling and preventative programmes to improve the mental health and wellbeing and emotional resilience of children and young people who are negatively affected or are at risk of being affected by poor mental health. The universal service should be accessible to children and young people in primary, secondary and ASN schools as detailed in the Service Specification. It is expected that the provider will be flexible and responsive to local need as appropriate. Renewal: This requirement may be subject to renewal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551291 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £763,000 | | Lots value | £763,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551291 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551291 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/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826021.json.