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Framework for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments

West College Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2019 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Jun 2019 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West College Scotland is conducting a tender for a framework contract titled "Framework for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments," aimed at providing specialised assessment services in the education sector. This procurement, which is currently active, is based in Paisley, UK, covering delivery locations in Paisley, Greenock, and Clydebank. The procurement method is open, with an end date for submissions on 5th July 2019, and a contract value estimated at £120,000. The selected suppliers will need to deliver services from 1st August 2019, with a contract period extending for three years, potentially renewable for an additional year.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for companies specialising in educational psychology, particularly those capable of conducting assessments for Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia. Businesses that hold qualifications from recognised professional bodies, including the British Psychological Society or Dyslexia Action, would be well-positioned to compete in this framework. The ability to operate flexibly across multiple campuses within the delivery region will also be advantageous, as demand fluctuates, especially during the academic year.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments

Notice Description

Framework contract for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments

Lot Information

Lot 1

West College Scotland requires service providers who can conduct diagnostic assessments of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) - dyslexia. Due to the specialist nature and flexibility required to deliver this service coupled with the level of demand in the market and the providers ability to service it has been decided to tender for a single user framework contract. A written report should be generated and provided electronically for each diagnosis that enables other professionals to use as a basis, for example when: -Evidencing an additional needs with regards to the Students Awards Agency for Scotland Disabled Students Allowance (SAAS - DSA) -Assisting with the SAAS - DSA Needs Assessment process by providing the Assessor with recommendations and strategies to be included in the support of the applicant with their studies. -Providing a diagnosis that enables the provision of Alternative Assessment Arrangements (AAA) in compliance with regulations as set by the examination bodies such as; Scottish Qualifications Agency (SQA), City & Guilds (C&G), Construction Industries Training Board (CITB) etc. At present the College conducts over 100 assessments per academic year with the peak of activity during the period September to May. Assessments are currently conducted across each college campuses (Paisley, Greenock and Clydebank) and this arrangement will continue. The successful service providers must be able to travel to each campus to carry out assessments although the college will ensure assessments are grouped together at each campus where possible.. Service providers must attain a minimum overall evaluation score of 60% to be award a place on this framework.

Renewal: This contract is for three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. The extension period is included in the above contract duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587519
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361967
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West College Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Anne Rogerson Dyslexia

KT Adult Dyslexia & SpLD Assessment Ltd.

Upeel Ltd

West College Scotland

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