Award

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

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 the buying organisation for the contract titled "Supply of Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Support for Disabled Students." The contract falls under the services category, specifically special education, e-learning, and adult-education services at the university level. The procurement location is Kingston upon Thames in the United Kingdom. This contract has moved through the procurement stages, reaching completion with a contract start date of 1st September 2025 and an end date of 31st July 2027. The procurement took place under an open procedure as per the UKPGA legal framework. The award stage was finalised with Clear Links Support Ltd as the supplier, and the contract includes an option for a two-year extension.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in supporting disabled students. The contract's substantial value of £800,000 (gross value £960,000) indicates substantial work scope, allowing for business growth and the establishment of long-term relationships within the higher education sector. Companies with expertise in special education, e-learning, and adult education services and a proven track record in a similar domain would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open procurement method suggests an inclusive competitive process, encouraging diverse service providers to engage and offer innovative solutions in support of Kingston University’s commitments to disabled students.

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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/050911-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 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
Alpesh Sevani
Contact Email
procurement@kingston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0208417 3589

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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