Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Specific Learning Disability Assessment Service

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a Specific Learning Disability Assessment Service aimed at supporting students with professional diagnostic assessments. This procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, with a total contract value estimated at £500,000. The tender, which falls under the education and training services category (specifically higher and special education services), is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 16:00 on 14th August 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 8th September 2025 and conclude on 7th September 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Businesses specialising in educational diagnostics or possessing expertise in specific learning disabilities would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method invites a diverse range of bidders, encouraging competitive proposals that can offer innovative approaches to diagnosing learning disabilities, ultimately benefiting Teesside University's student population.

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Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Specific Learning Disability Assessment Service

Notice Description

Teesside University operates a tendering procedure for external services and invites tenders from organisations to provide professional diagnostic assessment services to identify specific learning disabilities (SpLD) for Teesside University students. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e00f3e2b-970e-46e1-9326-43f963551cfa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ab7a36-2de3-4d78-bc56-4eea13789a85
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642218121

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BX
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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