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title: "The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY"
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# The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84a05096-38d6-4ac3-a714-5864265c036e

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## Summary

Birmingham City University has awarded a contract for the provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme aimed at supporting disabled students and those with Specific Learning Difficulties, such as dyslexia. The contract, valued at £2,500,000, falls under the industry category of special education services and is set to begin on 1st August 2021, continuing until 31st July 2024. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 28th May 2021, with the final award announced on 28th May 2021.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for organisations that specialise in educational support services and disability assistance. Businesses with expertise in providing Specialist and non-Specialist Support Workers will find this contract suitable. The nature of the services required suggests that partnerships with educational institutions or experience in the special education sector will be beneficial in positioning for future tenders of this kind.

## Notice

BCU runs the Personal Assistance Scheme to assist disabled students and students with Specific Learning Difficulties, such as dyslexia, to study as independently as possible. The supplier shall support and provide the Services including the provision of Specialist and non-Specialist Support Workers to BCU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2671216-9b64-497d-b215-7fdcd8811e61 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2671216-9b64-497d-b215-7fdcd8811e61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2671216-9b64-497d-b215-7fdcd8811e61
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=621223665
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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