---
title: "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - LK)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838067"
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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 - LK)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838067

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a school counsellor at Belmont Academy. The contract, categorised under general public services within the services procurement category, is located in Ayr, UK (region UKM94). This process, recently awarded on 21st July 2026, used a limited procurement method without prior call for competition due to the procurement's value falling outside the directive’s scope. Interested parties should note that the contract was signed on 8th July 2026 for a total value of £18,900 GBP. The buyer, South Ayrshire Council, is a regional authority operating centrally from Ayr.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the psychotherapy and counselling sectors. Laura Kerr Psychotherapy and Counselling, a small enterprise, successfully secured the contract, indicating that similar businesses might find success in future tenders by South Ayrshire Council. The council's focus on services within educational settings suggests potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support or related areas. The procurement outcome, accessible through electronic bidding, exemplifies the council's openness to efficient and accessible procurement practices.

## Notice

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - LK)

### 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=JUL560621 |
| 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 | £18,900 |

## 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 | LAURA KERR PSYCHOTHERAPY AND 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=JUL560621

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560621
  Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - LK) - Appointment of a School Counsellor (Belmont Academy - LK)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838067

## Provenance

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