Award

The Provision of In Class Support Services

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2024 at 15:17

Tender

06 Jun 2024 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Glasgow College has completed the procurement process for the provision of in-class support services under the contract identifier CS/CoGC/24/26. The process was conducted using the open procedure method and falls under the services category, specifically targeting special education services, as classified under CPV code 80340000. The awarded contract, valued at £720,000, was signed on 9th September 2024, and the service includes support for students with disabilities, health conditions, or additional support needs, encompassing day, weekend, and evening sessions. The key provider awarded is Clear Links Support Ltd. The service delivery will be located at the City of Glasgow College, which is situated in Glasgow, region UKM82.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in support services for education, particularly those catering to special education needs. Companies offering services such as mentoring, proof-reading, scribing, study skills support, and mobility assistance would find this contract particularly suitable. Furthermore, the detailed quality criteria, including case studies, methodology and approach, and support competency, among others, provide an excellent platform for businesses with a strong record of providing high-quality support services to compete and expand their portfolio. The emphasis on criteria such as equality, diversity, inclusion, and fair work practices also highlights opportunities for businesses incorporating these principles into their operations.

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Notice Title

The Provision of In Class Support Services

Notice Description

AWARD OF CS/CoGC/24/26 City of Glasgow College requires in-class support through the provision of non-medical person help (NMPH) due to increased requirements. This is inclusive of day, weekend and evening students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College are seeking a supplier for the provision of In Class Support Services (non-medical person help) for students with a disability, health condition and/or an additional support need (ASN). This is inclusive of day, weekend and evening students. Services can include, but are not limited to: Mentors (Mental Health, Autism); Proof Readers; Note Takers; Personal Assistance; Exam/Assessment Support; Mobility Support; Study Skills Support (ASD, ADD, ADHD); Scribes; Prompts.

Renewal: Contract duration will be 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. A new contract will be put in place at the end of the total contract duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030055-2024
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will be reviewed six months prior to the contract ending.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Rachel Park
Contact Email
rachel.park@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01413755108

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 2AD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAR LINKS SUPPORT

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