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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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20 Jul 2023 at 07:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company (SLC) awarded the contract for the provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services to Study Tech Limited and Capita Business Services Limited. The contract, valued at £400 million GBP, is part of a framework agreement to deliver assessment of study needs, assistive technology (AT), AT training, and associated support services. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The contract period is from November 20, 2023, to November 19, 2026, and the tender period ended on July 10, 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of computer equipment and supplies, particularly those specialising in assistive technology and support services for disabled students. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the tender identifies SME suitability. The location for service delivery is nationwide, with a focus on English and Welsh domiciled DSA customers. Businesses interested in providing tailored AT solutions and ongoing support services should consider engaging with the Student Loans Company's framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

Notice Description

SLC is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers to deliver the following: assessment of study needs, assistive technology (AT), assistive technology (AT) training, and the associated support services. English and Welsh domiciled DSA customers are in scope, with services extending nationwide. To access DSA support, customers will have a needs assessment appointment with a specialist for a discussion - catered to their individual circumstances - about the best type of support available to them. Assistive technology (AT) supply includes computers and software in addition to a range of other equipment such as ergonomic furniture, computer peripherals (printers and scanners), voice recorders, and other specialist items such as braille readers. AT training and ongoing support are services that will be made available to all DSA customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0064652a-6244-49ed-af8f-c0dda225b620
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f5ead42-f984-4ba9-ade4-811e5d373ddb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2023 - 19 Nov 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 1RW
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Red Hall & Lingfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

STUDY TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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