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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments

University of the Highlands and Islands

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands has completed a public procurement process for establishing a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments across its Academic Partners. The procurement process, managed under the open procedure method, is in the Award stage as of 26th June 2026. Key partners involved include UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, among others. The framework covers various locations within the UKM region and concentrates on education services with a CPV classification of 85100000. The duration of the contract is 720 days with a possible extension for two additional twelve-month periods, contingent on performance and requirements. The agreement commenced with the signing on 17th June 2026, following an initial tender submission deadline of 30th March 2026.

This procurement provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational and disability assessment services. SMEs and large enterprises alike can benefit, as highlighted by the awards granted to both Access2learn and Capita Business Services Ltd. Businesses with expertise in assistive technology demonstration and student assessment can particularly thrive under this framework, which permits inclusion of non-SAAS funded students such as those from Research Councils UK. The focus on electronic submissions and open procedure allows a competitive and inclusive environment for bidding, appealing to diverse businesses ready to engage with a public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments

Notice Description

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Orkney - UHI Perth - UHI Shetland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824474
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558824
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

80330000 - Safety education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80561000 - Health training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Please note that the timing for a future notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the Highlands and Islands
Additional Buyers

Argyll College

Highland Theological College

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

UHI Moray

UHI North,West and Hebrides

UHI Orkney

UHI Perth

UHI Shetland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Access2learn

Capita Business Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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