Planning

Disability Inclusion Service - Student Support

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 14:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is in the planning stage of a public procurement for the Disability Inclusion Service, aimed at improving student support. This procurement process falls under higher education and health services, with a focus on multiple support services such as educational psychology assessments, non-medical helper support, and specialist mentoring, outlined under several lots. The procurement will take place in Salford, UK, and has significant planning milestones, including a market engagement due by 1st September 2025, with the tender documentation anticipated in November 2025. The contracting period is expected to start on 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2030, with possible extensions until 2031. The procurement process is above-threshold and classified under public authority-sub central government, looking to ensure robust service provision for evolving student needs.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for entities within the education and health service sectors, particularly those capable of delivering specialised support to diverse student groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly attractive due to its suitability requirements. The procurement lots highlight specific needs such as disability support and transportation, offering diverse avenues for businesses to engage. Companies equipped to provide services like psychology assessments, non-medical support, and tailored student assistance will have the potential to enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence by partnering with the University of Salford in this strategic initiative. Therefore, organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive support services at competitive standards have a promising opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disability Inclusion Service - Student Support

Notice Description

The DIS team will conduct a comprehensive review of all current service providers and will therefore initiate a tender process for the provision of the aforementioned services in November 2025. We require a consistent and robust service capable of meeting the diverse and evolving needs of all our students. As part of this process, the university reserves the right to withdraw or amend any of the above areas before publication of the tender. To discuss any of the above please contact Tanith Halstead (T.Halstead@salford.ac.uk)

Planning Information

The Disability Inclusion Service (DIS) within Student Support at the University of Salford will be issuing a tender for the provision of services required to support our students under the following Lots • Lot1 - Educational Psychology assessments to identify specific learning difficulties • Lot2 - Band 1 and 2 non-medical helper support • Lot3 -Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist Study Skills and Specialist Mentor support • Lot4 - Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist D/deaf support • Lot5 - Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist Study Skills and Specialist Mentor support for Apprentices • Lot6 - Neurodiversity screening assessments for Apprentices • Lot7 - Student needs assessments for Apprentices • Lot8 - Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist VI Support for visually impaired students • Lot9 -Transportation for students to and from campus (taxis) The DIS team will conduct a comprehensive review of all current service providers and will therefore initiate a tender process for the provision of the aforementioned services in November 2025. We require a consistent and robust service capable of meeting the diverse and evolving needs of all our students. As part of this process, the university reserves the right to withdraw or amend any of the above areas before publication of the tender. To discuss any of the above please contact Tanith Halstead (T.Halstead@salford.ac.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032011-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

80300000 - Higher education services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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