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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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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 16:05

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is overseeing the procurement process for a framework to provide Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments, categorized under higher education services. This procurement falls within the services segment and is being conducted using a selective method, specifically through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The framework aims to support DSA applications funded by the Student Awards Agency Scotland. Although the tender process is active, the award stage has seen completion with the contract awarded to Access2learn, valued at £110,000, and signed on 6 March 2026. The delivery is set in Glasgow, within the UKM82 region, offering significant opportunities for qualified bidders interested in the higher education sector.

This tender can offer significant business growth for companies specialising in educational support services and consultancy focused on equal opportunities. The tender process promotes involvement by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging engagement not only in direct service provision but also in contributing through community benefits. Companies that demonstrate a commitment to employment and training, vocational upskilling, equality and diversity initiatives, and subcontracting opportunities to third-sector entities will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. Such opportunities are particularly well-suited for businesses offering services like consultancy, adult education, and miscellaneous educational support interventions, paving the way for expanded market presence and strategic partnerships.

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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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

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/022509-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS2LEARN

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