Tender

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

10 Feb 2022 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2022 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company is currently conducting a tender for the "Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services" contract, primarily under the goods category related to computer equipment and supplies. This procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 6th May 2022. The total value of the contract is £400 million, and services offered will include assessment of study needs and assistive technology. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2022 and run until 31st August 2027, with services available to customers across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in assistive technology, training, and support services for disabled students. Companies that provide computer equipment, ergonomic furniture, and specialist items like braille readers would be well suited to participate. Additionally, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an inclusive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach within the educational support sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: I.4 Instead of: Regional or Local Authority Read: Body Governed By Public Law 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/129b789c-3607-4600-9dce-4f4881740ad6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Red Hall & Lingfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

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