---
title: "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Queen Margaret Academy MB)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838066"
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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 (Queen Margaret Academy MB)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838066

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by South Ayrshire Council, involved the appointment of a School Counsellor for Queen Margaret Academy, with a specific focus on general public services in the education sector. The buying organisation is notably based in Ayr, Scotland. The procurement stage was at the 'Award' phase by 21 July 2026, with the contract having been signed on 8 July 2026. This procurement utilised a limited method described as an award procedure without prior publication, indicating that the process fell outside the scope of standard regulations. The contract was valued at £12,600 GBP and classified under the CPV code 85312320, indicating a service category relevant to healthcare and counselling sectors.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those offering educational or youth-focused support. With the successful bidder being Maria Berry Counselling Service, an SME based in Glasgow, the tender underscores the favourable positioning for small and medium enterprises within this market segment. Firms with expertise in providing tailored counselling services aimed at the educational sector would find such contracts a lucrative opportunity to expand their business in partnership with regional or local authorities. Furthermore, the procurement rationale allowing for a procedure without prior competitive publication suggests potential for businesses to secure niche contracts if they meet specific regional or organisational criteria.

## 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=JUL560620 |
| 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 | MARIA BERRY COUNSELLING SERVICE |

## 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=JUL560620

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560620
  Appointment of a School Counsellor (Queen Margaret Academy MB) - Appointment of a School Counsellor

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838066

## Provenance

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