Tender

T24/0069 - Combined provision of Non-Medical Helpers and Support worker services

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is seeking tenders for the provision of Non-Medical Helpers (NMH) and Support Worker services for disabled students. This procurement process falls under the tender stage and is categorised within the Adult-education services at university level and Health services industries. The scope includes services across all bands of the NMH Services Reference Manual and specific Support Worker services. The tender, titled "T24/0069 - Combined provision of Non-Medical Helpers and Support worker services," is expected to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2028. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 11th April 2025 and a submission deadline on 29th April 2025. The contract value is estimated at £720,000 gross, with £600,000 net, and the procurement method will be open competition below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support and health services. Firms with strong capabilities in recruiting, training, and managing support personnel will find this project particularly well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering the potential to expand their service offerings and establish a partnership with a renowned academic institution. This contract's requirements for compliance with both DSA and ESFA guidelines ensure that providers delivering high standards of quality and efficiency will be competitive contenders for the award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T24/0069 - Combined provision of Non-Medical Helpers and Support worker services

Notice Description

This Agreement relates to the provision of high-quality, tailored Non-Medical Helper (NMH) and Support Worker services to disabled students at Northumbria University, in line with the latest (July 2024) NMH Guidance issued by Student Finance England (SFE) and the Department for Education (DfE). The scope includes services across Bands 1-4 of the NMH Services Reference Manual, as well as Band 1 and 2 Support Worker services. The appointed provider will be responsible for the recruitment, training, and deployment of appropriately qualified support workers, the delivery of support in line with DSA and ESFA regulations, and the effective administration and quality assurance of the service as outlined in Schedule 1 of the contract. PLEASE NOTE, THIS TENDER CLOSES ON 22ND APRIL, PLEASE DISREGARD NOTICE DATE. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Adult-education-services-at-university-level./R564985B5A To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R564985B5A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013188-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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