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SPLD Assessment Services

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2024 at 16:31

Tender

02 Feb 2024 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation has conducted an open tender process to establish a framework for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Services, classified under the Health and social work services industry category. This procurement exercise concluded with the award of multiple contracts to three suppliers: My kind of Thinking Ltd, The Dyslexia Association, and The Educational Guidance Service, to address the varying demands throughout the academic year. The contracts, locked on 1st August 2024, will span three years until 31st July 2027, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. This tendering process, completed on 1st May 2024, resulted from an open and competitive procurement method to ensure high-quality services at competitive rates. The specific services will be delivered primarily in the UKH23 region, covering the University of Hertfordshire area, with a total contract value of GBP 195,500 initially awarded.

This procurement represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in SpLD assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications, including current practising certificates from professional associations, and experience in diagnostic assessments for SPLD in adults, are well-suited to bid. Flexibility to cater to fluctuating student demands throughout the academic year is essential. Businesses capable of meeting the University’s standards for information security, data management, and compliance with academic schedules stand to benefit significantly from participating in such framework agreements.

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Notice Title

SPLD Assessment Services

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract for the provision of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Services. It is expected that it may be necessary to offer multiple contracts to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers in order to provide the service required. The number of suppliers on the framework will be a maximum of three. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded 1st May 2024 and will run from the 1st of August 2024 for three (3) years until 31st July 2027. At the end of the first three years the University will have an option to extend for a further two years to 31st July 2029 in twelve month increments. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract(s). Requirements may vary throughout the academic year so the successful bidders will need to be flexible in order to meet changing demand. The University reserves the right not to use the service as the contract is based on student demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract for the provision of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Services. It is expected that it may be necessary to offer multiple contracts to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers in order to provide the service required. The number of suppliers will be a maximum of three. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded 1st May 2024 and will run from the 1st of August 2024 for three (3) years until 31st July 2027. At the end of the first three years the University will have an option to extend for a further two years to 31st July 2029 in twelve month increments. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. Requirements may vary throughout the academic year so the successful bidders will need to be flexible in order to meet changing demand. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender.

Renewal: This contract can be extended after the first three years for an additional two years with agreement by both parties in writing. The contract will not exceed five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0436f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038352-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement-professionalservices@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707284091

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8NE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Central
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

MY KIND OF THINKING

THE DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION

THE EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE

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