--- title: "NMH Non Medical Helpers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9485350d-22ff-48ae-b3b8-af51387e2f25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9485350d-22ff-48ae-b3b8-af51387e2f25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9485350d-22ff-48ae-b3b8-af51387e2f25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9485350d-22ff-48ae-b3b8-af51387e2f25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)" published: "2023-10-09" --- # NMH Non Medical Helpers Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9485350d-22ff-48ae-b3b8-af51387e2f25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9485350d-22ff-48ae-b3b8-af51387e2f25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9485350d-22ff-48ae-b3b8-af51387e2f25.json) ## Summary The University of Sussex is seeking a preferred supplier for support services to assist disabled students in reaching their potential. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, involves providing Band 1 & 2 Non-Medical Helper support for the academic year 2023-24 onwards. The contract value is £942,000, with a contract period starting from August 1st, 2023, and ending on July 31st, 2029. The procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on May 3rd, 2023, and the location of the procurement activity is in Brighton, England. The main procurement category is services in the education and training sector. This tender opportunity presents business growth prospects for service providers catering to education, health, and community-related industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses capable of providing high-quality, fully managed services for student support are well-suited to compete. Compliance with IR35 regulations is essential for all potential suppliers interested in this contracting opportunity. ## Notice The University has a requirement to provide support services to our students who have been assessed to need assistance whilst at university to enable them to reach their potential. The Disability Advice team, part of the Student Advice and Guidance team within the Division for Student Experience at the University of Sussex, provide disabled students with personalised study support to enable them to reach their potential at university. Working as part of a wider network, we offer timely, accurate and confidential information, advice, guidance and resources to remove barriers to learning. We are seeking to establish an agreement with a suitable preferred supplier who can provide a high-quality fully managed service for Band 1 & 2 Non-Medical Helper (NMH) support for students studying at the University of Sussex for the academic year 2023-24 onwards. All providers must comply with the IR35 regulations as they apply to the University and ensure all workers are paid under a PAYE system with tax and national insurance deducted at source. Additional information: Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e290c1f1-ebbb-4d59-8917-42a91f32b540 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £875,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £942,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) | | Locality | BRIGHTON | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN1 9RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer | | Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AMANO TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2023 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e290c1f1-ebbb-4d59-8917-42a91f32b540 - 28 Apr 2023 at 07:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302e8b01-8983-4f7f-9cc8-17331a8a3285 - 30 Mar 2023 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302e8b01-8983-4f7f-9cc8-17331a8a3285 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e290c1f1-ebbb-4d59-8917-42a91f32b540 9th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302e8b01-8983-4f7f-9cc8-17331a8a3285 28th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Tender notice University of Sussex e-tendering Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.sussex.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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