Award

Non medical support

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded the award process for the "Non medical support" tender to provide Non-Medical Helper (NMH) services to Degree Apprentice students. This contract falls under the welfare services industry category for disabled people and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a limited competition method under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The award, finalised on 21 August 2025, saw the contract valued at £172,800 gross, encompassing a period from 22 August 2025 to 31 July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in welfare and support services, particularly those focused on educational and disability needs. With Optimum Student Support Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully securing the contract, it highlights the potential for SMEs aiming to expand their client base within the public sector. This procurement process, despite its limited competition, underscores the importance for businesses of all scales to engage in specialised service sectors to drive growth and foster governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

Non medical support

Notice Description

Non medical helper (NMH) support for Degree Apprentice (DA) students to provide support required as advised in the Learning Needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050542-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMUM STUDENT SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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