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YAS 64 2025_26

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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04 Jul 2025 at 14:23

Award

04 Jul 2025 at 14:17

Tender

06 May 2025 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "YAS 64 2025_26 RFQ Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Assessments" has been completed by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, located at Units 2 and 3, Trinity Business Park, Turner Way, Wakefield, WF2 8EE, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations. Conducted under an open procurement method and below threshold competition, the procurement process was initiated with the aim of contracting services for dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments. The contract was awarded to Dyslexia Sparks, an SME based in Hessle, and is set to be active from 7th July 2025 to 16th June 2026, with options for renewal for an additional 12 months.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in educational and psychological assessments, particularly those focusing on learning disabilities such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. The procurement was competitive, inviting three bids, and its open nature underlines the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises to compete. Businesses looking to expand in specialised educational services within central government bodies would find this contract appealing, given its focus on professional expertise and the potential for contract extension, supporting business growth within the specialised service delivery sector in West Yorkshire.

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Notice Title

YAS 64 2025_26

Notice Description

RFQ Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Assessments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037513-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£10,416 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£10,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 16 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
yas.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8EE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DYSLEXIA SPARKS

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