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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 11:02

Tender

19 May 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, is overseeing a procurement process to provide educational neurodiversity assessment services aimed at supporting neurodivergent learners. This tender falls under the category of services, specifically within higher education and health services. The procurement follows an open procedure and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract anticipated to commence on 26 August 2025 and conclude on 25 August 2028. The awarded contract stands with People Asset Management Limited, valued at £475,000 net or £570,000 gross, subject to a standstill period ending 15 August 2025. The procurement aligns with Welsh devolved regulations, underscoring compliance with local rules.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in delivering tailored and inclusive educational assessment services for neurodivergent individuals, including learners with conditions such as dyslexia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Large-scale businesses are well-positioned to compete, given the contract's wide scope for providing high-quality assessments and aligning with standards of diagnostic precision and process efficiency. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in scalable operations, compliance with data protection laws, and a commitment to social value, as reflected in the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales) 2015, will find this tender particularly rewarding for growth in the educational services sector. The contract also endorses working towards inclusive and supportive environments, offering a profound impact on educational institutions through comprehensive diagnostics and post-assessment support.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

USW - Award of Educational Disability Assessment Services

Notice Description

The University of South Wales intends to award a contract for the provision of educational neurodiversity assessment services. The successful supplier will deliver specialist assessments to identify and support neurodivergent learners, including but not limited to those with dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and other specific learning differences. The services aim to inform tailored educational support and promote inclusive learning environments across the institution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051757
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046425-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of South Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

People Asset Management Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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