Award

PURCH2481 Provision of a Framework for Non-Medical Personal Help for The Disability Service

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract titled "PURCH2481 Provision of a Framework for Non-Medical Personal Help for The Disability Service" under the education services category in Glasgow. The procurement process followed an open procedure and culminated with the award on 18th February 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £3,000,000, was finalised with Clear Links Support Ltd. The tender was open for submissions until 14th November 2024, and it was part of the existing framework agreement for the provision of non-medical personal help services for the university’s disability service. This tender provides a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in educational support services, particularly those experienced in disability assistance. Businesses capable of providing high-quality non-medical personal help services, including the recruitment and management of student support workers, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, companies with a strong track record and adequate insurance cover (public, employer’s liability, and professional indemnity) would have been well-positioned to compete effectively for this tender. The commitment to community benefits emphasized by the University of Glasgow adds another layer of engagement for businesses looking to create a positive social impact while expanding their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2481 Provision of a Framework for Non-Medical Personal Help for The Disability Service

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2481 Provision of a Framework for Non-Medical Personal Help for The Disability Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2481 Provision of a Framework for Non-Medical Personal Help for The Disability Service

Renewal: Period of two years with two options to extend for 12 Months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780282
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524574
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Con Church, Emma Fleck
Contact Email
con.church@glasgow.ac.uk, emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

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

CLEAR LINKS SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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