Award

The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Award

25 Aug 2021 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University has awarded a contract for the provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme aimed at supporting disabled students and those with Specific Learning Difficulties, such as dyslexia. The contract, valued at £2,500,000, falls under the industry category of special education services and is set to begin on 1st August 2021, continuing until 31st July 2024. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 28th May 2021, with the final award announced on 28th May 2021.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for organisations that specialise in educational support services and disability assistance. Businesses with expertise in providing Specialist and non-Specialist Support Workers will find this contract suitable. The nature of the services required suggests that partnerships with educational institutions or experience in the special education sector will be beneficial in positioning for future tenders of this kind.

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Notice Title

The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme

Notice Description

BCU runs the Personal Assistance Scheme to assist disabled students and students with Specific Learning Difficulties, such as dyslexia, to study as independently as possible. The supplier shall support and provide the Services including the provision of Specialist and non-Specialist Support Workers to BCU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84a05096-38d6-4ac3-a714-5864265c036e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2671216-9b64-497d-b215-7fdcd8811e61
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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