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title: "DSA Needs Assessments and Non Medical Helper Support"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2022-03-16"
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# DSA Needs Assessments and Non Medical Helper Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c04d472d-e762-438d-853e-7af9971eea3e

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently in the planning stage of the tender process for the project titled "DSA Needs Assessments and Non Medical Helper Support." This initiative falls under the higher education services category and is aimed at assisting apprentices with additional learning and health needs. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for 5th April 2022, and the procurement involves local and national level delivery in the South West of England. Interested parties should note that they can review the technical specifications attached to the notice for essential criteria that must be met to submit a bid.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those focused on higher education and health services. Companies that provide diagnostic assessments or educational resources tailored to apprentices with additional needs would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. As the University of Plymouth seeks providers capable of delivering tailored support throughout the apprentices' educational journey, this could lead to fruitful collaborations for SMEs that align with the project’s requirements.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth offer Level 5 to Level 7 Higher and Degree Apprenticeships on a local and national level, delivered via blended and distance learning, covering a wide variety of subject areas including a large Health portfolio. The University of Plymouth Central Apprenticeship Hub (CAH) is responsible for arranging support and putting in place reasonable adjustments for apprentices with a suspected or confirmed additional learning and/or health need. The CAH are responsible for all stages of the support process from the point of application through to EPA including arranging suitable diagnostic and needs assessments as well as accessing learning support funding to meet the costs of putting in place reasonable adjustments for apprentices, The University of Plymouth are looking to tender for a provider who can support their apprentices on their journey through higher education. The attached document provides all the essential and desirable criteria required for a successful bidder. If you meet all the essential criteria (please review the specification attached to this notice) and would be interested in tendering for this opportunity, then please email procurement@plymouth.ac.uk and express your interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c60cc3-db3c-41ef-bcf7-a44a26520aec |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 11:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c60cc3-db3c-41ef-bcf7-a44a26520aec
- 15 Mar 2022 at 12:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c60cc3-db3c-41ef-bcf7-a44a26520aec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c60cc3-db3c-41ef-bcf7-a44a26520aec
  16th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8849527-9c61-4d7f-b3a2-ea169a3f2d87

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