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Supply of Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Support for Disabled Students

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:10

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 13:16

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 14:03

Tender

23 May 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Kingston University Higher Education Corporation is overseeing the procurement process for the supply of Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Support tailored for disabled students. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027 and may be extended by an additional two years. Situated in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, the university is engaging in an open tender procedure within the education services industry. The procurement stage has transitioned from tender and award to the contract phase, with the most recent contract update occurring on 10th March 2026. The NMH support service, valued at £800,000 with a gross amount of £960,000, aims to commence at Kingston University and encompasses services, including special education and e-learning, to enhance the university's student support framework.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in higher education settings. Companies like Clear Links Support Ltd, which specialises in special education and adult education services, are ideally positioned to compete in this space. The project calls for providers capable of delivering robust support services that enhance learning accessibility for disabled students. With a focus on experience, service capability, and value addition, the tender opens doors for businesses of various scales, particularly SMEs, to establish partnerships in the higher education sector. Businesses adept in innovative e-learning solutions and adult education support will find this contract a valuable opportunity to expand their market influence and demonstrate their capacity to deliver meaningful impact within the educational ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Supply of Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Support for Disabled Students

Notice Description

Supply of Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Support for Disabled Students from 1st September 2025

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052395
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021409-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-08-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 2EE
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAR LINKS SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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