Award

The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2021 at 11:15

Tender

26 Mar 2021 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University (BCU) is conducting a tender for the provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme aimed at supporting disabled students and those with Specific Learning Difficulties. The contract is classified under Special Education Services and is valued at £2,500,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period scheduled to end on 26 April 2021. The contract has an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The service will be delivered in Birmingham, with all submissions required to follow guidelines outlined in the tender documentation.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those providing non-specialist and specialist support workers. Companies that have expertise in assisting disabled students or those with learning difficulties will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. With the substantial contract value and the essential nature of the services offered, successful bidders can enhance their portfolio and establish strong relationships with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Title

The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme

Notice Description

BCU runs the Personal Assistance Scheme to assist disabled students and students with Specific Learning Difficulties, such as dyslexia, to study as independently as possible. The supplier shall support and provide the Services including the provision of Specialist and non-Specialist Support Workers to BCU.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Birmingham City University (BCU) is seeking tenders from interested parties for the Personal Assistance Scheme BCU runs the Personal Assistance Scheme to assist disabled students and students with Specific Learning Difficulties, such as dyslexia, to study as independently as possible. The supplier shall support and provide the Services including the provision of Specialist and non-Specialist Support Workers to BCU. The Personal Assistance Scheme provides support to DSA-funded students, non DSA-funded students and disabled students funded from other sources, including apprentices. The Personal Assistance Scheme ensures that students can receive the support they need with their studies, without having to recruit, train or pay their support workers - the Disability Support Team, provide the Services in collaboration with the supplier. The contract will be for an initial 3-year period with the option to extend by two 1-year periods at the University's sole discretion.

Renewal: The initial term is for three (3) years with the option to extend by two one-year periods at the sole discretion of the university

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029feb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020966-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 years, maximum 5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
David Melling
Contact Email
david.melling@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1213317677

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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