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2324-12-SLS-JB Disabled Student Support Worker Services

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2024 at 16:21

Tender

29 Feb 2024 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has recently completed a contracting process for "2324-12-SLS-JB Disabled Student Support Worker Services," a procurement focused on providing special education services to its disabled students. The University sought suppliers capable of delivering a variety of support roles across disabilities including dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism spectrum conditions, and more. Located in Sheffield, this procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Clear Links Support Ltd with a value of £1,149,000 GBP, commencing on 18th June 2024 and potentially extending up to six years, given an initial three-year period and an optional three-year extension. The procurement stages included the tender period ending on 3rd April 2024 and a tender just before August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in support services within higher education, notably those experienced with Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) fundable roles. Suppliers looking to capitalise on this contract must provide fully managed services, ensuring all support workers are appropriately trained and qualified. The contract holds potential for long-term engagement, allowing businesses to establish their presence in the educational support industry. Moreover, companies that are members of recognised bodies such as The Association of Non-Medical Help Providers will be well-positioned to meet Sheffield Hallam University’s stringent selection criteria and ensure high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

2324-12-SLS-JB Disabled Student Support Worker Services

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has contracted with a supplier that will provide the University with Disabled Student Support Workers. These support workers will provide support to students with a range of difficulties including dyslexia; dyspraxia; autism spectrum conditions; sensory difficulties such as vision and hearing loss, physical and mobility difficulties, mental health, and long term health conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier will be providing the University with support across the following areas, Band 1 Support Assistants The supplier will provide support workers who have the competence and skills in the following areas * Providing practical support around the campus * Reading aloud * Scribing Roles which might provide this support include: * Practical Support Assistant * Reader * Scribe * Sighted Guide * Exam Support Worker - reader, scribe or prompt Band 2 Enhanced Support Assistants These are support activities which require an enhanced level of skill, knowledge and training to Band 1 activities. The role of an enhanced support assistant is generally to support students to develop their independence and autonomy in HE, for example by providing support with issues such as time keeping, organisational skills etc. and can be supplemented by practical support for example library support, workshop support etc. Roles which might provide this support include: * Study Assistant * Notetaker Band 3 & 4 Specialist Support These roles require specialist qualifications and extensive previous experience. They broadly require support workers to help students to develop effective skills and strategies to work in a higher education context in the presence of their condition. Roles which might provide this support include: * Specialist Mentor (MH or ASC) * Specialist one-to-one Study Skills and Strategy Support (ASC or SpLD) * Specialist Support Professional (Deaf or VI)

Options: The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years.

Renewal: The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2024 and run for 3 years, with an option to extend by a further 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044437
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026556-2024
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,166,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,149,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
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

CLEAR LINKS SUPPORT

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