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title: "The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme"
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# The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dc91b43-8dc5-47b1-8c79-4dc2de215a5f

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## Summary

Birmingham City University is initiating a tender for "The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme" aimed at offering support to disabled students and those with specific learning difficulties. This procurement, classified under Special Education Services, is valued at £2,500,000 and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period will close on 26 April 2021, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2021 and conclude on 31 July 2024. The location for service delivery is within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity can substantially benefit businesses that specialise in providing educational support services, particularly those that can supply both specialist and non-specialist support workers. Companies experienced in serving vulnerable and disabled populations will find this tender particularly relevant, as it creates a pathway for expanding their services within the academic environment. It may also attract organisations skilled in tailored educational solutions and those that possess a strong understanding of the diverse needs of students with disabilities.

## 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/2f053bed-32b3-466c-a849-87d7a9503fad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f053bed-32b3-466c-a849-87d7a9503fad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f053bed-32b3-466c-a849-87d7a9503fad
  26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Special-education-services./2G75T2TE22
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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