--- title: "School Based Counselling Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-10" --- # School Based Counselling Service Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is actively seeking to contract a school-based counselling service aimed at bolstering the mental health and emotional resilience of children and young people across two primary schools and one secondary school within Paisley, UKM83. The process is currently at the tender stage with an open procurement method, valued at GBP 52,143.55. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 31st August 2026. This service, commencing on 18th October 2026 and spanning a duration of 270 days, entails intensive one-on-one therapy, drop-in sessions, group work, and consultations, designed to cater to the needs of the schools’ communities. This tender represents a significant opportunity for counselling firms, particularly those specialised in children's mental health services, to expand their clientele and strengthen their portfolio in the public sector. Businesses with seasoned professional counsellors, accredited by reputable bodies such as COSCA or BACP, and those equipped to meet the Council’s strict ethical and operational standards, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The contract also includes community benefits and mandates compliance with stringent cyber security protocols, pointing towards opportunities for sustainable partnerships with the local authority. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council ("the Council") are seeking to enter into a contract in respect of a school-based counselling service. It will cover two primary schools and one secondary school to provide therapeutic support and improve the mental health and wellbeing and emotional resilience of children and young people ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renfrewshire Council is seeking to continue a school-based counselling service in 2 primary schools from 18th October 2026 - 17 June 2027 to provide therapeutic support and improve the mental health and wellbeing and emotional resilience of children and young people. The services will include work with pupils, staff and parents in the form of intensive 1-1 therapeutic counselling, drop-in sessions, group work and staff consultation. The service will be expected to be available in the schools for 2 days in primary schools throughout school term time.. There is an existing Service for this provision, and it is the view of the Council that a Service Transfer (TUPE) may apply, however Tenderers should seek their own legal advice on this matter. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561966 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £52,143 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561966 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561966 School Based Counselling Service - Renfrewshire Council ("the Council") are seeking to enter into a contract in respect of a school-based counselling service. It will cover two primary schools and one secondary school to provide therapeutic support and improve the mental health and wellbeing and emotional resilience of children and young people ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839642.json.