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Student Support Services (May 2024) - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Student Support Services (May 2024)" within the health and social work services industry category. This tender involves the provision of non-medical helpers to assist students across all study programmes throughout the academic year. The contract was awarded to Randstad Solutions Limited on 6th August 2024, with an initial term of three years starting from 17th September 2024, and includes a potential two-year extension. The procurement method was open procedure, with the tender process concluding on 3rd June 2024. The total contract value is £210,000, and the services will be delivered at the University of Hertfordshire, located at College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, and other specified locations including international territories.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing health and social services, especially those capable of adapting to varying demands throughout the academic year. Companies with expertise in non-medical support services and strong performance records are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The emphasis on flexible supply to meet changing demands throughout the year can help SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) grow their business, particularly in the education sector. By aligning with the University’s robust policies regarding information security, data management, and service delivery, successful bidders can establish valuable long-term partnerships and potentially extend their contracts based on performance.

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Notice Title

Student Support Services (May 2024) - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is conducting a tender exercise to set up a contract with the successful bidder for the provision of non medical helpers to support students across all programmes of study throughout the academic year. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded July 2024 with non medical helpers available to commence work for the start of the academic year in early September. The numbers of non-medical helpers required will not be finalised until students have completed registration and their individual needs have been assessed. Requirements may vary throughout the year so the successful bidder will need to flexible to meet changing demand. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender. The contract is for an initial term of three years subject to satisfactory performance with the option to extend by an additional two years with agreement by both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bee6cc6-064b-4ef5-85ce-de00f2ba3d69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 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 HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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