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title: "SPLD Assessment Services"
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published: "2024-11-27"
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# SPLD Assessment Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0436f3

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## Summary

The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation has conducted an open tender process to establish a framework for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Services, classified under the Health and social work services industry category. This procurement exercise concluded with the award of multiple contracts to three suppliers: My kind of Thinking Ltd, The Dyslexia Association, and The Educational Guidance Service, to address the varying demands throughout the academic year. The contracts, locked on 1st August 2024, will span three years until 31st July 2027, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. This tendering process, completed on 1st May 2024, resulted from an open and competitive procurement method to ensure high-quality services at competitive rates. The specific services will be delivered primarily in the UKH23 region, covering the University of Hertfordshire area, with a total contract value of GBP 195,500 initially awarded.

This procurement represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in SpLD assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications, including current practising certificates from professional associations, and experience in diagnostic assessments for SPLD in adults, are well-suited to bid. Flexibility to cater to fluctuating student demands throughout the academic year is essential. Businesses capable of meeting the University’s standards for information security, data management, and compliance with academic schedules stand to benefit significantly from participating in such framework agreements.

## Notice

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract for the provision of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Services. It is expected that it may be necessary to offer multiple contracts to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers in order to provide the service required. The number of suppliers on the framework will be a maximum of three. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded 1st May 2024 and will run from the 1st of August 2024 for three (3) years until 31st July 2027. At the end of the first three years the University will have an option to extend for a further two years to 31st July 2029 in twelve month increments. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract(s). Requirements may vary throughout the academic year so the successful bidders will need to be flexible in order to meet changing demand. The University reserves the right not to use the service as the contract is based on student demand.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract for the provision of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Services. It is expected that it may be necessary to offer multiple contracts to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers in order to provide the service required. The number of suppliers will be a maximum of three. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded 1st May 2024 and will run from the 1st of August 2024 for three (3) years until 31st July 2027. At the end of the first three years the University will have an option to extend for a further two years to 31st July 2029 in twelve month increments. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. Requirements may vary throughout the academic year so the successful bidders will need to be flexible in order to meet changing demand. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender.

Renewal: This contract can be extended after the first three years for an additional two years with agreement by both parties in writing. The contract will not exceed five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038352-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £195,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | HATFIELD |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 8NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield Central |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | MY KIND OF THINKING; THE DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION; THE EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038352-2024
- 2 Feb 2024 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003598-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.herts.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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