Tender

The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

26 Mar 2021 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University is initiating a tender for "The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme" aimed at offering support to disabled students and those with specific learning difficulties. This procurement, classified under Special Education Services, is valued at £2,500,000 and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period will close on 26 April 2021, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2021 and conclude on 31 July 2024. The location for service delivery is within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity can substantially benefit businesses that specialise in providing educational support services, particularly those that can supply both specialist and non-specialist support workers. Companies experienced in serving vulnerable and disabled populations will find this tender particularly relevant, as it creates a pathway for expanding their services within the academic environment. It may also attract organisations skilled in tailored educational solutions and those that possess a strong understanding of the diverse needs of students with disabilities.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f053bed-32b3-466c-a849-87d7a9503fad
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
Not specified
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
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
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

Further Information

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