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SPLD Assessment Services - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has awarded a contract for SPLD Assessment Services through a tender exercise. The contract, starting from August 1, 2024, will run for three years until July 31, 2027, with a possible two-year extension. The University aims to provide Specific Learning Difficulties assessment services and may award contracts to up to three suppliers. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on March 4, 2024. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and includes additional classifications for health-related services.

This contract award by the University of Hertfordshire presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Companies offering health-related services, especially those related to Specific Learning Difficulties, are well-positioned to compete for future opportunities within the sector. With a focus on flexibility to meet changing demands and a commitment to quality service provision, suppliers in these areas can benefit from engaging with the University's procurement process and aligning their offerings with the institution's requirements and policies.

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Notice Title

SPLD Assessment Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract for the provision of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Services. It is expected that it may be necessary to offer multiple contracts to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers in order to provide the service required. The number of suppliers will be a maximum of three. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded 1st May 2024 and will run from the 1st of August 2024 for three (3) years until 31st July 2027. At the end of the first three years the University will have an option to extend for a further two years to 31st July 2029 in twelve month increments. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. Requirements may vary throughout the academic year so the successful bidders will need to be flexible in order to meet changing demand. The University reserves the right not to use the service as the contract is based on student demand and budget constraints. The award of this contract does not guarantee any work under this contract. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab0f8723-a9ab-46ad-b601-d4136d94e8d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a596bbc-d015-4cc9-8b62-1abf9002e730
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
3
Supplier Names

MY KIND OF THINKING

THE DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION

THE EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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