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title: "Diagnostic Assessment Services for Specific Learning Difficulties"
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# Diagnostic Assessment Services for Specific Learning Difficulties

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55cdef05-b093-459f-b8bb-df19dd02fac1

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## Summary

The procurement process for Diagnostic Assessment Services for Specific Learning Difficulties is conducted by Sheffield Hallam University in collaboration with The University of Sheffield. This service falls under the administrative social services category, with a total contract value of £1,943,400. The tender was published on 4th August 2021, with a submission deadline of 2nd September 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2021 and conclude on 31st October 2023, and it can potentially be extended until 31st October 2027. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessment services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to provide innovative and effective diagnostic evaluations can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and foster growth in the education sector. Engaging with such public procurement opportunities enables these businesses to contribute positively to student outcomes while ensuring a stable revenue stream through public sector collaborations.

## Notice

This is a joint opportunity with both The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. The Universities wish to secure educational assessments for specific learning difficulties. The Universities are not seeking, nor are they in a position to administer, clinical diagnoses on behalf of their students. There are two main aims from being in receipt of the assessment reports: * to support students with a diagnosis to achieve their full educational potential; * to secure funding through the Disabled Students' Allowance. Additional information: Please access all documentation via the link You must register interest to access the documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbddad1-fefc-42fb-873f-39e33f18b5a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,940,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,973,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbddad1-fefc-42fb-873f-39e33f18b5a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbddad1-fefc-42fb-873f-39e33f18b5a7
  14th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current
  Please access all documentation via the link

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