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PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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01 Oct 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments," classified under higher education services. This initiative is focussed on providing study-related needs assessments to support Disabled Students’ Allowance applications. The competitive procedure with negotiation is the selected procurement method, with the tender running until 31st October 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, with a specific emphasis on enhancing the educational experience for disabled students funded by the Student Awards Agency Scotland. Located in Glasgow, the procurement process seeks to appoint a single supplier to carry out this vital service. The procurement allows for a fixed term of 2 years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those with a focus on disability and inclusion. Companies equipped with capabilities in needs assessment for disabled students, supply of supportive educational resources, or provision of equal opportunities consultancy services are encouraged to participate. The tender criteria prioritise quality service delivery and account management, with a financial requirement stipulating adequate insurance and turnover. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the education sector, especially those advocating for community benefits and possessing policies aligned with equality and diversity, will find this opportunity well-suited to their growth objectives. Additionally, there are opportunities for collaboration with SMEs and third-sector organisations, offering a platform for wide-ranging business development and social impact.

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Notice Title

PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments

Notice Description

PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). The University of Glasgow is committed to disability equality and ensuring all students have a positive experience of their learning, teaching and research environment. To this end, the University is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide study-related needs assessments to support Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) applications for students who are funded by SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland). DSA is funding that disabled students can access to pay for additional disability-related support costs associated with studying or attending University. DSA can be used to pay for a variety of additional costs such as equipment, software and training, travel expenses or non-medical personal help (NMPH). Please refer to the PURCH2741 Invitation to Tender document for additional information.

Renewal: Fixed Term Period of 2 years with an extension period of 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061294-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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