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Provision of Educational Neurodiversity Assessment Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales initiated a tender process titled "Provision of Educational Neurodiversity Assessment Services" to address the needs of neurodivergent students who often arrive at the university without a formal diagnosis. This tender, focusing on the Education sector, is particularly aimed at enhancing the student experience through consistent, high-quality assessments. Based in Pontypridd, South Wales, this open procedure tender was initially active and had set submission and awarding periods ending on 24th March 2025. However, the contract has since been marked as cancelled, ceasing further procurement activities.

This tender provided a unique opportunity for businesses in the education service provision domain, especially those specialising in neurodiversity assessments and support services. The University sought a partner that aligns with its transformational aims and values, presenting an excellent growth opportunity for businesses capable of delivering innovative and reliable educational assessments. Companies with expertise in creating supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals, aligned with social value delivery and community benefits, would find this tender a fitting opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector. Despite its current cancellation, understanding the tender's requirements can prepare businesses for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Educational Neurodiversity Assessment Services

Notice Description

A sizeable proportion of USW students disclose that they consider themselves to have a disability year on year with the vast majority self-identifying as neurodivergent. However, many neurodivergent students arrive at university without ever having received a formal diagnosis. The aim of these services will be to develop and deliver a consistent high quality assessment experience for our student body and provide a tried and tested service solution that delivers the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A sizeable proportion of USW students disclose that they consider themselves to have a disability year on year with the vast majority self-identifying as neurodivergent. However, many neurodivergent students arrive at university without ever having received a formal diagnosis. This can hinder their ability to access the full breadth of support available (e.g. Disabled Students Allowances), thereby impacting personal development, academic achievement and graduate prospects. USW seeks to address this need and the disproportionate burden it places on neurodivergent students by providing access to funded diagnostic assessment services. The University is committed to organisational and operational transformation with a view to creating high quality educational experiences for our learners. To that end we are seeking a partnership with a single service provider who aligns with our values and aspirations. The aim of this partnership will be to develop and deliver a consistent high quality assessment experience for our student body and provide a tried and tested service solution that delivers our requirements.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148383
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148383
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

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
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Tina Struebig
Contact Email
tina.struebig@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482383

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497880
    Provision of Educational Neurodiversity Assessment Services - A sizeable proportion of USW students disclose that they consider themselves to have a disability year on year with the vast majority self-identifying as neurodivergent. However, many neurodivergent students arrive at university without ever having received a formal diagnosis. The aim of these services will be to develop and deliver a consistent high quality assessment experience for our student body and provide a tried and tested service solution that delivers the requirements.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540509
    Provision of Educational Neurodiversity Assessment Services - A sizeable proportion of USW students disclose that they consider themselves to have a disability year on year with the vast majority self-identifying as neurodivergent. However, many neurodivergent students arrive at university without ever having received a formal diagnosis. The aim of these services will be to develop and deliver a consistent high quality assessment experience for our student body and provide a tried and tested service solution that delivers the requirements.

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