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title: "The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029feb"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY"
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# The provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029feb

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## Summary

Birmingham City University (BCU) is conducting a tender for the provision of a Personal Assistance Scheme aimed at supporting disabled students and those with Specific Learning Difficulties. The contract is classified under Special Education Services and is valued at £2,500,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period scheduled to end on 26 April 2021. The contract has an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The service will be delivered in Birmingham, with all submissions required to follow guidelines outlined in the tender documentation.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those providing non-specialist and specialist support workers. Companies that have expertise in assisting disabled students or those with learning difficulties will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. With the substantial contract value and the essential nature of the services offered, successful bidders can enhance their portfolio and establish strong relationships with a prominent educational institution.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Birmingham City University (BCU) is seeking tenders from interested parties for the Personal Assistance Scheme 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. The Personal Assistance Scheme provides support to DSA-funded students, non DSA-funded students and disabled students funded from other sources, including apprentices. The Personal Assistance Scheme ensures that students can receive the support they need with their studies, without having to recruit, train or pay their support workers - the Disability Support Team, provide the Services in collaboration with the supplier. The contract will be for an initial 3-year period with the option to extend by two 1-year periods at the University's sole discretion.

Renewal: The initial term is for three (3) years with the option to extend by two one-year periods at the sole discretion of the university

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020966-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 years, maximum 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020966-2021
- 26 Mar 2021 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006265-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bcu.ac.uk
- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.unitemps.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=621223665

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