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title: "Student Support Services - 2021"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE"
published: "2021-07-08"
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# Student Support Services - 2021

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-120abef8-cc8b-44af-9339-ac4f601b86a4

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## Summary

The University of Hertfordshire is currently conducting a tender for the "Student Support Services - 2021". This initiative falls under the industry category of special education services, with a focus on providing Non-Medical Helpers for students with complex needs such as visual or hearing impairments, or mobility difficulties. The procurement is in the active stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 14 July 2021, and the contract anticipated to be awarded in August 2021. The selected service is expected to commence in September 2021, and the contract will run until September 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure designed for projects below a certain threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those that offer specialised assistance for students with disabilities. Companies that employ qualified non-medical helpers or have experience in similar support roles would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, considering the emphasis on accessible support services within the educational sector, which can lead to increased visibility and potential growth opportunities for participating firms.

## Notice

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract with the successful bidder for the provision of Non-Medical Helpers to support students across all programmes of study throughout the academic year. Support will be provided to students with complex needs such as visual impairment, hearing impairment or mobility difficulties for the duration of their studies. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded August 2021, with non-medical helpers available to commence work for the start of the academic year in September. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6994188-2c97-4afc-a0a4-762c8d445765 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2021 - 15 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield South West |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 08:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6994188-2c97-4afc-a0a4-762c8d445765
- 11 Jun 2021 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6994188-2c97-4afc-a0a4-762c8d445765

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6994188-2c97-4afc-a0a4-762c8d445765
  8th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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