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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-cf576c63-3092-4b2f-856f-a757943031e7

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company is currently conducting a tender for the "Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services" contract, primarily under the goods category related to computer equipment and supplies. This procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 6th May 2022. The total value of the contract is £400 million, and services offered will include assessment of study needs and assistive technology. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2022 and run until 31st August 2027, with services available to customers across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in assistive technology, training, and support services for disabled students. Companies that provide computer equipment, ergonomic furniture, and specialist items like braille readers would be well suited to participate. Additionally, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an inclusive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach within the educational support sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: I.4 Instead of: Regional or Local Authority Read: Body Governed By Public Law 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/129b789c-3607-4600-9dce-4f4881740ad6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 17:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129b789c-3607-4600-9dce-4f4881740ad6
- 4 Feb 2022 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129b789c-3607-4600-9dce-4f4881740ad6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129b789c-3607-4600-9dce-4f4881740ad6
  10th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Computer-equipment-and-supplies./G82ENN76GH
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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