---
title: "Non medical support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c29"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c29.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-08-21"
---

# Non medical support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c29

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## Summary

The University of Salford, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded the award process for the "Non medical support" tender to provide Non-Medical Helper (NMH) services to Degree Apprentice students. This contract falls under the welfare services industry category for disabled people and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a limited competition method under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The award, finalised on 21 August 2025, saw the contract valued at £172,800 gross, encompassing a period from 22 August 2025 to 31 July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in welfare and support services, particularly those focused on educational and disability needs. With Optimum Student Support Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully securing the contract, it highlights the potential for SMEs aiming to expand their client base within the public sector. This procurement process, despite its limited competition, underscores the importance for businesses of all scales to engage in specialised service sectors to drive growth and foster governmental partnerships.

## Notice

Non medical helper (NMH) support for Degree Apprentice (DA) students to provide support required as advised in the Learning Needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050542-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTIMUM STUDENT SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 12:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050542-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050542-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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