Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands, along with various academic partners, is setting up a Framework Agreement for Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments, focusing on the services sector. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, initiated on 24 February 2026, with bids closing on 30 March 2026 at 09:00. The project spans across the UK region and is particularly related to the CPV classification code 85100000. The open procedure invites electronic submissions and prioritises quality in the assessor-student relationship along with cost-effectiveness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in educational support services, particularly those with experience in managing assessments and assistive technology for disabled students. Businesses skilled in providing tailored assessments and recommendations for assistive technologies could find growth potential here. The framework permits the participation of up to seven entities, offering a robust chance for qualified bidders who meet specific qualification requirements and insurance thresholds, including the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme membership, to expand their market presence and enhance service delivery to a prominent educational institution.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

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.

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=FEB550490
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20264 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Post Town
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
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban North and Lorn
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824474-2026-02-26T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2026-02-26T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824474",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-63",
            "name": "University of the Highlands and Islands",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of the Highlands and Islands"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "UHI House, Old Perth Road",
                "locality": "Inverness",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "IV2 3JH"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ayoung@apuc-scot.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1463279000",
                "url": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Body governed by public law",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "https://www.uhi.ac.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-64",
            "name": "Argyll College",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Argyll College"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Dunoon Centre, West Bay",
                "locality": "Dunoon",
                "region": "UKM63",
                "postalCode": "PA23 7HU"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@argyllcollege.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 8452309969"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-65",
            "name": "Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Inverness Campus",
                "locality": "Inverness",
                "region": "UKM6",
                "postalCode": "IV2 5NA"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@inverness.uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1463273000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-66",
            "name": "UHI Moray",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI Moray"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Moray Street",
                "locality": "Elgin",
                "region": "UKM62",
                "postalCode": "IV30 1JJ"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "michaela.munro.moray@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1343576000",
                "faxNumber": "+44 1343576001"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-67",
            "name": "UHI North, West and Hebrides",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI North, West and Hebrides"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "(Stornoway Campus), Ormlie Road",
                "locality": "Thurso",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "KW14 7EE"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "doug.rattray@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1851770262"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-68",
            "name": "UHI Orkney",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI Orkney"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "East Road",
                "locality": "Kirkwall",
                "region": "UKM65",
                "postalCode": "KW15 1LX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "keith.chalmers@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1856569000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-69",
            "name": "UHI Perth",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI Perth"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Crieff Road",
                "locality": "Perth",
                "region": "UKM77",
                "postalCode": "PH1 2NX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "pc.procurement@perth.uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1738877000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-70",
            "name": "UHI Shetland",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI Shetland"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Gremista",
                "locality": "Lerwick",
                "region": "UKM6",
                "postalCode": "ZE1 0PX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info.shetland@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1595771000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-71",
            "name": "Highland Theological College",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Highland Theological College"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "High Street",
                "locality": "Dingwall",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "IV15 9HA"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "htc@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1349780203"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-72",
            "name": "Sabhal Mor Ostaig",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sabhal Mor Ostaig"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Teangue",
                "locality": "Isle of Skye",
                "region": "UKM6",
                "postalCode": "IV44 8RQ"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "fios@smo.uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1471888000",
                "faxNumber": "+44 1471888001"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-73",
            "name": "Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Scottish Marine Institute, Oban",
                "locality": "Argyll",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "PA37 1QA"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@sams.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1631559000",
                "faxNumber": "+44 1631559001"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-74",
            "name": "Inverness Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Inverness Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Inverness",
                "postalCode": "IV1 1AH"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-2",
            "name": "University of the Highlands and Islands",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of the Highlands and Islands"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "UHI House, Old Perth Road",
                "locality": "Inverness",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "IV2 3JH"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ayoung@apuc-scot.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1463279000",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.uhi.ac.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-3",
            "name": "Argyll College",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Argyll College"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Dunoon Centre, West Bay",
                "locality": "Dunoon",
                "region": "UKM63",
                "postalCode": "PA23 7HU"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@argyllcollege.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 8452309969"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-4",
            "name": "Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Inverness Campus",
                "locality": "Inverness",
                "region": "UKM6",
                "postalCode": "IV2 5NA"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@inverness.uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1463273000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-5",
            "name": "UHI Moray",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI Moray"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Moray Street",
                "locality": "Elgin",
                "region": "UKM62",
                "postalCode": "IV30 1JJ"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "michaela.munro.moray@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1343576000",
                "faxNumber": "+44 1343576001"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-6",
            "name": "UHI North, West and Hebrides",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI North, West and Hebrides"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "(Stornoway Campus), Ormlie Road",
                "locality": "Thurso",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "KW14 7EE"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "doug.rattray@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1851770262"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-7",
            "name": "UHI Orkney",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI Orkney"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "East Road",
                "locality": "Kirkwall",
                "region": "UKM65",
                "postalCode": "KW15 1LX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "keith.chalmers@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1856569000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-8",
            "name": "UHI Perth",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI Perth"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Crieff Road",
                "locality": "Perth",
                "region": "UKM77",
                "postalCode": "PH1 2NX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "pc.procurement@perth.uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1738877000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-9",
            "name": "UHI Shetland",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UHI Shetland"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Gremista",
                "locality": "Lerwick",
                "region": "UKM6",
                "postalCode": "ZE1 0PX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info.shetland@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1595771000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-10",
            "name": "Highland Theological College",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Highland Theological College"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "High Street",
                "locality": "Dingwall",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "IV15 9HA"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "htc@uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1349780203"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-11",
            "name": "Sabhal Mor Ostaig",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sabhal Mor Ostaig"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Teangue",
                "locality": "Isle of Skye",
                "region": "UKM6",
                "postalCode": "IV44 8RQ"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "fios@smo.uhi.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1471888000",
                "faxNumber": "+44 1471888001"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-12",
            "name": "Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Scottish Marine Institute, Oban",
                "locality": "Argyll",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "PA37 1QA"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@sams.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1631559000",
                "faxNumber": "+44 1631559001"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "University of the Highlands and Islands",
        "id": "org-2"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CS-UHI-40857",
        "title": "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments",
        "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.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "75122000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "80561000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "85000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "85100000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "80340000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "80330000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "80400000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-30T09:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-03-30T09:00:00Z"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "FEB550278",
                "documentType": "contractNotice",
                "title": "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments",
                "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.",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550278",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-1",
                "title": "Appendix A - Form of Tender",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:09Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:09Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-2",
                "title": "Appendix B - Freedom of Information",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-3",
                "title": "Appendix C - Terms and Conditions",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-4",
                "title": "Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-5",
                "title": "Appendix G - UK GDPR Data Processor Assurance Assessment",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-6",
                "title": "Appendix I - Conflict of Interest",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-7",
                "title": "Appendix J - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-8",
                "title": "Appendix K - Declaration of Non Involvement in Human Trafficking",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-9",
                "title": "Appendix L - Data Sharing Agreement",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-10",
                "title": "Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-11",
                "title": "Appendix E - Commercial Questionnaire",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-12",
                "title": "Appendix H - Specification",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-26T13:49:55Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-13",
                "title": "Invitation to Tender",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-24T16:05:10Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "FEB550278-14",
                "title": "Appendix H - Specification V2",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-26T13:49:54Z",
                "dateModified": "2026-02-26T13:49:54Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "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. 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.",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Assessor and Student Relationship",
                            "description": "10%"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Total Cost",
                            "description": "15%"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 720
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "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."
                }
            }
        ],
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2026-03-30T09:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicPayment": true,
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "performanceTerms": "As per specification of requirements, the SPD and all tender documentation."
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "otherRequirements": {
            "requiresStaffNamesAndQualifications": true
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "suitability",
                    "description": "Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Membership Each Assessor must be registered with Disclosure Scotland for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. The disclosure result for each Assessor within your organisation must be submitted. Information provided will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, where: Pass = meets requirements as stated in Contract Notice Fail = does not meet requirements as stated in Contract Notice"
                },
                {
                    "type": "economic",
                    "minimum": "Insurance Bidders must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award: - Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP or as required by statute - Public Liability Insurance = 1 000 000 GBP - Professional Indemnity Insurance = 1 000 000 GBP Information provided will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, where: Pass = meets requirements as stated in Contract Notice Fail = does not meet requirements as stated in Contract Notice"
                },
                {
                    "type": "technical",
                    "minimum": "Qualifications Each Assessor must possess the following Qualifications, for which evidence must be provided: - Brite 4 Level/Professional Development Award (or equivalent); and/or - Facilitating Inclusive Learning and Working (or equivalent) For the avoidance of doubt, the possession of the above Qualifications refers to each individual staff member/assessor. Information provided will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, where: Pass = meets requirements as stated in Contract Notice Fail = does not meet requirements as stated in Contract Notice"
                }
            ]
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 90
            }
        },
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "maximumParticipants": 7,
                "periodRationale": "Not Applicable"
            }
        },
        "classification": {
            "id": "85100000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "recurrence": {
            "description": "Please note that the timing for a future notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time."
        },
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "amd-2",
                "description": "REPLACED FILE: Appendix H - Specification V2 Hi, Sorry for inconvenience, please can it be noted that an updated version of the Specification has been uploaded, titled 'Appendix H - Specification V2'. The update to the specification is highlighted in yellow, and is copied below for awareness: \"An Assessor's role includes demonstrating a range of Assistive Technology so as to ensure the recommendations are a successful fit for the student both at home and on campus. For the avoidance of doubt, the Contractor shall be required to recommend products and services from quality assured suppliers in their needs assessment reports and must not be exclusively committed to any one supplier.\" There have been no other amendments to the Specification. Kind regards Andrew"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "Summary of Documentation to be submitted as part of Tender Submission - Appendix A - Form of Tender - Appendix B - Freedom of Information - Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct - Appendix E - Commercial Questionnaire - Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire - Appendix G - UK GDPR Data Processor Assurance Assessment - Appendix I - Conflict of Interest - Appendix J - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime - Appendix K - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking 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. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824474. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:824474) Download the copy of the online SPD document here (to be completed online through postbox submission): https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=824474",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824474"
        },
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824474"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum"
}