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title: "PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments"
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# PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a5db

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is overseeing the procurement process for a framework to provide Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments, categorized under higher education services. This procurement falls within the services segment and is being conducted using a selective method, specifically through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The framework aims to support DSA applications funded by the Student Awards Agency Scotland. Although the tender process is active, the award stage has seen completion with the contract awarded to Access2learn, valued at £110,000, and signed on 6 March 2026. The delivery is set in Glasgow, within the UKM82 region, offering significant opportunities for qualified bidders interested in the higher education sector.

This tender can offer significant business growth for companies specialising in educational support services and consultancy focused on equal opportunities. The tender process promotes involvement by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging engagement not only in direct service provision but also in contributing through community benefits. Companies that demonstrate a commitment to employment and training, vocational upskilling, equality and diversity initiatives, and subcontracting opportunities to third-sector entities will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. Such opportunities are particularly well-suited for businesses offering services like consultancy, adult education, and miscellaneous educational support interventions, paving the way for expanded market presence and strategic partnerships.

## Notice

PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments

Renewal: Fixed Term Period of 2 years with an extension period of 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022509-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS2LEARN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022509-2026
- 1 Oct 2025 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061294-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811703
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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