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DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Dec 2021 at 17:06

Tender

03 Aug 2021 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Diagnostic Assessment Services for Specific Learning Difficulties" is led by Sheffield Hallam University, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as administrative social services (CPV code: 85321000). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to last for 720 days, with a possible extension of four additional years. The tender was awarded on 8th December 2021, with a total contract value of £1,973,400. Notably, the procurement process prioritised the enhancement of student experiences and service delivery effectiveness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessments, particularly for those that can demonstrate experience in supporting students with specific learning difficulties. Companies involved in medical analysis services (CPV code: 85148000) or those with expertise in providing educational support can find a suitable competitive edge. Moreover, businesses that can address the quality criteria outlined in the tender—such as service delivery processes and social value considerations—will be particularly well-suited to engage with this contract, allowing for potential growth and collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University and The University of Sheffield.

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Notice Title

DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Notice Description

Educational assessments for Specific Learning Difficulties. Not clinical diagnoses on behalf of its students. Two main aims from being in receipt of the assessment reports: * to support students with a diagnosis to achieve their full educational potential; * to secure funding through the Disabled Students' Allowance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

One single tender with one lot, but with individual contracts issued by the Universities

Renewal: the initial term can be extended with a further period of four years, creating a total possible contract term of 6 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d059
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030726-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,940,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,940,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,973,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contact Name
Lee Marsden, Procurement Team
Contact Email
l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk, strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142253431

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE

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