---
title: "Appointment of a school counsellor (QMA - EC)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838244"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Appointment of a school counsellor (QMA - EC)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838244

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "Appointment of a school counsellor (QMA – EC)" within the industry category of general public services. Located in Ayr, this contract relates to the delivery of services within the region coded as UKM94. The procurement, identified by ID CE-144-26-DA6, was conducted using a limited method, bypassing prior publication due to specific regulation criteria. The contract was signed on 8th July 2026 with a total value of £12,040 GBP. The driving rationale for this procurement method was that the value fell outside typical regulatory scopes, providing a tailored approach to sourcing a suitable supplier without a competitive call for competition.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in service delivery, especially those focused on educational support services. SMEs, in particular, can find potential for growth in similar opportunities as demonstrated by the successful award to Eilidh Campbell, an SME supplier. This tender serves as a model for businesses looking to offer specialised services to local authorities, showcasing an effective pathway towards securing contracts through targeted and limited procurement methods. Companies capable of providing specialised, localised services without extensive competition might find similar opportunities appealing for sustained business development.

## Notice

Appointment of a school counsellor (QMA - EC)

### 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=JUL561244 |
| 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 | 30 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 | £12,040 |

## 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 | EILIDH CAMPBELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561244

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561244
  Appointment of a school counsellor (QMA - EC) - Appointment of a school counsellor (QMA - EC)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838244

## Provenance

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