Tender

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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10 Feb 2022 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, located in Darlington, United Kingdom, is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of "Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services." This procurement process aims to establish a framework agreement for the supply of assessment services, assistive technology, training, and ongoing support for English and Welsh domiciled DSA customers. Key details include the procurement's legal basis under the CELEX regulation, focusing on computer equipment and supplies, with the deadline for responses available through the Delta eSourcing portal.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technology, computer supplies, and related training services. Companies that provide ergonomic furniture, computer peripherals, or specialised equipment such as braille readers would find this tender particularly relevant. The diverse range of services required means that both large suppliers and niche companies can compete, potentially expanding their market reach through engagement with the Student Loans Company and its customer base.

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Notice Title

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0315f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003930-2022
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
Rhod Stone
Contact Email
rhod_stone@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413062000

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

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