---
title: "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy - AM)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838250"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy - AM)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838250

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Appointment of a School Counsellor" at Prestwick Academy in Ayr has been conducted by South Ayrshire Council. The procurement falls under the category of general public services and is classified under CPV code 85312320. This contract, valued at £12,600, was awarded as part of a limited procurement method which did not require prior publication. The process was initiated with the tender on the 23rd of July 2026, and the contract was signed on the 8th of July 2026. The location for the service delivery is within the UKM94 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in counselling services, to collaborate with local government entities. With Alan Mclauchlan Counselling, an SME, securing the contract, it highlights the potential for similarly scaled businesses to engage in service provision within educational institutions. The focus on a specialised role like school counselling also encourages businesses with expertise in mental health services to explore such tailored opportunities for growth within the public sector.

## 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=JUL560782 |
| 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 | 23 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 | ALAN MCLAUCHLAN COUNSELLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560782

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560782
  Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy - AM) - Appointment of a School Counsellor

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838250

## Provenance

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