Provision of Scottish Government Counselling in Schools
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West Dunbartonshire Council, located in Dumbarton, has concluded a contract for the provision of Scottish Government Counselling in Schools. This service aims to deliver youth counselling in all six secondary schools within the West Dunbartonshire area, promoting positive emotional health and wellbeing among students. The procurement process, led by Victoria Wilson from the Council, advanced from the tender stage on 8th January 2025 to contract award on 25th March 2025.
The open procedure was utilised to invite competitive bids, resulting in the successful selection of Lifelink as the service provider. This contract offers significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs, like Lifelink, that specialise in mental health and counselling services. With a substantial contract value of approximately £310,000, it provides a stable revenue stream and the chance to expand services in the educational sector.
Companies with expertise in youth counselling, possessing necessary accreditations and meeting stringent economic, technical, and legal requirements, would be well-positioned to compete for such tenders. This initiative underscores the commitment to fostering community benefits and enhancing the mental wellbeing of young people, presenting an ideal growth opportunity for qualified service providers.
West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking an organisation to provide a Youth Counselling Service in West Dunbartonshire Schools. The service purpose is to provide confidential counselling for young people in all 6 secondary schools. The aim is to promote positive emotional health and wellbeing in learners attending secondary school by: Providing direct counselling to young people following referral to the service for a range of emotional health issues; Signposting and facilitating onward referrals of young people experiencing crisis to appropriate agencies; Supporting and enabling staff to support emotionally vulnerable young people; To improve the overall emotional health of young people using the service; Raising the visibility of emotionally vulnerable young people in schools, community and at home where appropriate.
The counselling must be provided by an accredited qualified counsellor.
The route to market is to conduct an open procedure through Public Contracts Scotland - Tender.
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