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title: "Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services"
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# Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a440baf5-b75d-435a-bc6a-e3dccb0394ef

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company is inviting tenders for the "Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services" project, aimed at establishing a framework agreement for assessment needs, assistive technology, and related support services across England and Wales. The procurement process, classified under the Computer equipment and supplies category, has a total value of £400 million. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions open until 20 May 2022, and the contract period commencing from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2027. The procurement method is a selective procedure, reflecting the project's requirements for specific supplier qualifications.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of technology, assistive devices, and training services, particularly those that cater to the needs of disabled students. Suppliers of computers, ergonomic furniture, and specialist equipment such as braille readers will find this procurement particularly relevant. Companies that can provide ongoing support and training for assistive technology are encouraged to compete, as the framework is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, fostering a diverse range of participation in this vital service sector.

## Notice

SLC is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers to deliver the following: assessment of study needs, assistive technology (AT), assistive technology (AT) training, and the associated support services. English and Welsh domiciled DSA customers are in scope, with services extending nationwide. To access DSA support, customers will have a needs assessment appointment with a specialist for a discussion - catered to their individual circumstances - about the best type of support available to them. Assistive technology (AT) supply includes computers and software in addition to a range of other equipment such as ergonomic furniture, computer peripherals (printers and scanners), voice recorders, and other specialist items such as braille readers. AT training and ongoing support are services that will be made available to all DSA customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871f0681-d6d3-4359-82f4-27bf539b98d6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| 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 | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 18:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871f0681-d6d3-4359-82f4-27bf539b98d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871f0681-d6d3-4359-82f4-27bf539b98d6
  8th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Computer-equipment-and-supplies./RDRBE36R55
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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