Award

NMH Non Medical Helpers

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2023 at 15:26

TenderAmendment

28 Apr 2023 at 07:38

Tender

30 Mar 2023 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is seeking a preferred supplier for support services to assist disabled students in reaching their potential. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, involves providing Band 1 & 2 Non-Medical Helper support for the academic year 2023-24 onwards. The contract value is £942,000, with a contract period starting from August 1st, 2023, and ending on July 31st, 2029. The procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on May 3rd, 2023, and the location of the procurement activity is in Brighton, England. The main procurement category is services in the education and training sector.

This tender opportunity presents business growth prospects for service providers catering to education, health, and community-related industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses capable of providing high-quality, fully managed services for student support are well-suited to compete. Compliance with IR35 regulations is essential for all potential suppliers interested in this contracting opportunity.

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Notice Title

NMH Non Medical Helpers

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to provide support services to our students who have been assessed to need assistance whilst at university to enable them to reach their potential. The Disability Advice team, part of the Student Advice and Guidance team within the Division for Student Experience at the University of Sussex, provide disabled students with personalised study support to enable them to reach their potential at university. Working as part of a wider network, we offer timely, accurate and confidential information, advice, guidance and resources to remove barriers to learning. We are seeking to establish an agreement with a suitable preferred supplier who can provide a high-quality fully managed service for Band 1 & 2 Non-Medical Helper (NMH) support for students studying at the University of Sussex for the academic year 2023-24 onwards. All providers must comply with the IR35 regulations as they apply to the University and ensure all workers are paid under a PAYE system with tax and national insurance deducted at source. Additional information: Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9485350d-22ff-48ae-b3b8-af51387e2f25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e290c1f1-ebbb-4d59-8917-42a91f32b540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£942,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMANO TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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