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title: "Disability Inclusion Service - Student Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0547db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-06-12"
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# Disability Inclusion Service - Student Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0547db

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## Summary

The University of Salford is in the planning stage of a public procurement for the Disability Inclusion Service, aimed at improving student support. This procurement process falls under higher education and health services, with a focus on multiple support services such as educational psychology assessments, non-medical helper support, and specialist mentoring, outlined under several lots. The procurement will take place in Salford, UK, and has significant planning milestones, including a market engagement due by 1st September 2025, with the tender documentation anticipated in November 2025. The contracting period is expected to start on 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2030, with possible extensions until 2031. The procurement process is above-threshold and classified under public authority-sub central government, looking to ensure robust service provision for evolving student needs.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for entities within the education and health service sectors, particularly those capable of delivering specialised support to diverse student groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly attractive due to its suitability requirements. The procurement lots highlight specific needs such as disability support and transportation, offering diverse avenues for businesses to engage. Companies equipped to provide services like psychology assessments, non-medical support, and tailored student assistance will have the potential to enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence by partnering with the University of Salford in this strategic initiative. Therefore, organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive support services at competitive standards have a promising opportunity for growth.

## Notice

The DIS team will conduct a comprehensive review of all current service providers and will therefore initiate a tender process for the provision of the aforementioned services in November 2025. We require a consistent and robust service capable of meeting the diverse and evolving needs of all our students. As part of this process, the university reserves the right to withdraw or amend any of the above areas before publication of the tender. To discuss any of the above please contact Tanith Halstead (T.Halstead@salford.ac.uk)

### Planning Information

The Disability Inclusion Service (DIS) within Student Support at the University of Salford will be issuing a tender for the provision of services required to support our students under the following Lots
• Lot1 - Educational Psychology assessments to identify specific learning difficulties
• Lot2 - Band 1 and 2 non-medical helper support
• Lot3 -Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist Study Skills and Specialist Mentor support
• Lot4 - Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist D/deaf support
• Lot5 - Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist Study Skills and Specialist Mentor support for Apprentices
• Lot6 - Neurodiversity screening assessments for Apprentices
• Lot7 - Student needs assessments for Apprentices
• Lot8 - Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist VI Support for visually impaired students
• Lot9 -Transportation for students to and from campus (taxis)
The DIS team will conduct a comprehensive review of all current service providers and will therefore initiate a tender process for the provision of the aforementioned services in November 2025. We require a consistent and robust service capable of meeting the diverse and evolving needs of all our students. As part of this process, the university reserves the right to withdraw or amend any of the above areas before publication of the tender.
To discuss any of the above please contact Tanith Halstead (T.Halstead@salford.ac.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032011-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 14:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032011-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032011-2025
  12th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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