---
title: "Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy - GM)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838254"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
---

# Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy - GM)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838254

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Appointment of a School Counsellor" at Girvan Academy, located in the Ayr region (UKM94). The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure, omitting prior publication of a call for competition due to its value being outside the regulatory scope. The contract, valued at £28,000, was awarded on 8th July 2026, with GMcvarriecounselling, a local SME from Kilbirnie, securing the contract. This contract falls under the general public services industry category, specifically focusing on counselling services (CPV: 85312320).

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in counselling and educational support services to engage in public sector contracts, utilising their expertise to support educational institutions. Businesses with a focus on offering specialised consultancy or mental health services are especially well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The streamlined award process, outside of typical regulatory constraints, further underscores the potential for nimble, local businesses to provide bespoke services and contribute to community welfare, enhancing their business portfolio and reputation 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=JUL560799 |
| 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 | £28,000 |

## 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 | GMCVARRIECOUNSELLING |

## 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=JUL560799

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560799
  Appointment of a School Counsellor (Girvan Academy - GM) - Appointment of a School Counsellor

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838254

## Provenance

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