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title: "DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d059"
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# DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d059

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Diagnostic Assessment Services for Specific Learning Difficulties" is led by Sheffield Hallam University, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as administrative social services (CPV code: 85321000). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to last for 720 days, with a possible extension of four additional years. The tender was awarded on 8th December 2021, with a total contract value of £1,973,400. Notably, the procurement process prioritised the enhancement of student experiences and service delivery effectiveness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessments, particularly for those that can demonstrate experience in supporting students with specific learning difficulties. Companies involved in medical analysis services (CPV code: 85148000) or those with expertise in providing educational support can find a suitable competitive edge. Moreover, businesses that can address the quality criteria outlined in the tender—such as service delivery processes and social value considerations—will be particularly well-suited to engage with this contract, allowing for potential growth and collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University and The University of Sheffield.

## Notice

Educational assessments for Specific Learning Difficulties. Not clinical diagnoses on behalf of its students. Two main aims from being in receipt of the assessment reports: * to support students with a diagnosis to achieve their full educational potential; * to secure funding through the Disabled Students' Allowance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

One single tender with one lot, but with individual contracts issued by the Universities

Renewal: the initial term can be extended with a further period of four years, creating a total possible contract term of 6 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030726-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,940,000 |
| Lots value | £1,940,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,973,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 17:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030726-2021
- 3 Aug 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018667-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk
- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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