---
title: "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - CT)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838057"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - CT)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838057

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - CT)" in the services category. Located in Ayr, UK, this contract was awarded to Colin Thomson Counselling, a local small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in East Kilbride. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, which is permissible as the procurement falls outside the usual regulatory scope. The contract, valued at £12,600, was signed on 8th July 2026, and it addresses the need for school counselling services at Belmont Academy.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those capable of providing school counselling, to engage with public sector work. While the procurement process has concluded, it highlights the potential for SMEs in the region to secure government contracts, especially those that address specific educational and mental health needs within schools. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector projects may consider developing strong foundational relationships with local authorities like South Ayrshire Council and staying informed about upcoming tenders in educational support services.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor

### 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=JUL560617 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,600 |

## 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 | COLIN THOMSON COUNSELLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560617

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560617
  Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - CT) - Appointment of a School Counsellor

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838057

## Provenance

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