Tender

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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Tender

08 Apr 2022 at 18:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company is inviting tenders for the "Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services" project, aimed at establishing a framework agreement for assessment needs, assistive technology, and related support services across England and Wales. The procurement process, classified under the Computer equipment and supplies category, has a total value of £400 million. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions open until 20 May 2022, and the contract period commencing from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2027. The procurement method is a selective procedure, reflecting the project's requirements for specific supplier qualifications.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of technology, assistive devices, and training services, particularly those that cater to the needs of disabled students. Suppliers of computers, ergonomic furniture, and specialist equipment such as braille readers will find this procurement particularly relevant. Companies that can provide ongoing support and training for assistive technology are encouraged to compete, as the framework is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, fostering a diverse range of participation in this vital service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

Notice Description

SLC is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers to deliver the following: assessment of study needs, assistive technology (AT), assistive technology (AT) training, and the associated support services. English and Welsh domiciled DSA customers are in scope, with services extending nationwide. To access DSA support, customers will have a needs assessment appointment with a specialist for a discussion - catered to their individual circumstances - about the best type of support available to them. Assistive technology (AT) supply includes computers and software in addition to a range of other equipment such as ergonomic furniture, computer peripherals (printers and scanners), voice recorders, and other specialist items such as braille readers. AT training and ongoing support are services that will be made available to all DSA customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871f0681-d6d3-4359-82f4-27bf539b98d6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2027 Over 5 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
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rhod_stone@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441413062000

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 1RW
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Red Hall & Lingfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

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