Tender

NMPH (Non-Medical Personal Help)

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, acting as the buying organisation, has issued a tender for the provision of Non-Medical Personal Help (NMPH) services, focusing on the education sector. This open procedure tender is aimed at securing services that support students in accessing learning and maintaining independence. Key dates include the tender closing on 29th June 2026 at 12:00 PM, with bid opening occurring on the same day and the award period commencing. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, this procurement process offers a contract valued at £1,850,000. It falls under the services category and adheres to an open procurement method with the submission of bids required electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing educational and student support services. Organisations experienced in delivering person-centred assistance that enhances student experience and supports independence will find this contract particularly well-matched to their capabilities. The University is looking for a contractor to establish a framework agreement for a duration of one year, with possible extensions, which businesses can leverage for long-term growth and stable service provision. Companies adept in quality service delivery—weighted heavily in the award criteria—coupled with the ability to operate under the structured community benefits framework, may find this venture noteworthy for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NMPH (Non-Medical Personal Help)

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision Non-Medical Personal Help (NMPH) as specified in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements. In this ITT, references to "The University of Edinburgh" includes all of the University's subsidiaries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to undertake a procurement process to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide reliable, person-centred NMPH services for students requiring support. These services are designed to complement--rather than replace--clinical or medical interventions. Their primary focus is on practical, day-to-day assistance that enables students to access learning, maintain independence, and achieve their full potential while enhancing the overall student experience. The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision Non-Medical Personal Help (NMPH) as specified in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements. In this ITT, references to "The University of Edinburgh" includes all of the University's subsidiaries. This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open which shall be conducted in accordance with Public Contract Scotland Regulations 2015 and Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 201 to establish a contract.

Renewal: It is the University's intention to enter into a Framework Agreement is for a period of 1 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 4 years (2+2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556823
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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