Tender

SpLD Assessment Service

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is seeking to procure professional services for a Specific Learning Difference (SpLD) Assessment Service to enhance their students' academic experience. They are looking for high-quality diagnostic assessments to identify conditions such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. This procurement, classified under special education services (CPV 80340000), is taking place in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with an open procedure method, and the tender period will end on 28 March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract will commence on 1 May 2025 and conclude on 30 April 2026, with an estimated value of GBP 308,000.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in educational assessments or have expertise in supporting students with learning differences. The contract requires delivering precise and timely assessments, making it ideal for firms that can demonstrate effectiveness in special education services. Participating in this tender could position a business as a key provider within the higher education sector, contributing to enhanced student support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SpLD Assessment Service

Notice Description

The University seeks to procure professional services to provide high-quality diagnostic assessments for students with Specific Learning Difference (SpLD), such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and related conditions. The service will ensure timely, accurate identification of SpLDs and support students in accessing appropriate adjustments and resources to enhance their academic experience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf45e5e-f605-44ed-ac36-ea80fa381583
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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