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title: "NMPH (Non-Medical Personal Help)"
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# NMPH (Non-Medical Personal Help)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a84e

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process to appoint a contractor for the provision of Non-Medical Personal Help (NMPH) services, classified under recruitment services. This open procedure is being conducted in adherence to the Public Contract Scotland Regulations 2015 and aims to secure a reliable provider for person-centred support services for students. The contract, valued at £1,850,000, is set to commence following the award period starting on 29th June 2026. Bidders are required to submit their tenders electronically by the deadline on 29th June 2026, with bid validity extending until 26th October 2026. The project is based in Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75), and includes community benefits as part of the requirement, highlighting the University's commitment to enhancing the student experience.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and personal support services to expand their reach within the educational sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, practical support that complements educational pursuits and enhances student independence will find themselves well-suited to compete. The University is particularly seeking providers who can adhere to a high-quality benchmark, placing a 70% weighting on quality and 30% on price in their award criteria. Additionally, businesses equipped to meet the electronic submission requirements and those aligning with the community benefits schemes will find this tender to be a strategic opportunity for long-term growth, particularly given the potential four-year extension period following an initial one-year framework agreement.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision Non-Medical Personal Help (NMPH) as specified in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements. In this ITT, references to "The University of Edinburgh" includes all of the University's subsidiaries.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to undertake a procurement process to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide reliable, person-centred NMPH services for students requiring support. These services are designed to complement--rather than replace--clinical or medical interventions. Their primary focus is on practical, day-to-day assistance that enables students to access learning, maintain independence, and achieve their full potential while enhancing the overall student experience. The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision Non-Medical Personal Help (NMPH) as specified in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements. In this ITT, references to "The University of Edinburgh" includes all of the University's subsidiaries. This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open which shall be conducted in accordance with Public Contract Scotland Regulations 2015 and Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 201 to establish a contract.

Renewal: It is the University's intention to enter into a Framework Agreement is for a period of 1 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 4 years (2+2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050587-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,850,000 |
| Lots value | £1,850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 08:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050587-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/06201586019E6F142873

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