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title: "Framework for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587519"
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# Framework for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments

Buyer: WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587519

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## Summary

West College Scotland is conducting a tender for a framework contract titled "Framework for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments," aimed at providing specialised assessment services in the education sector. This procurement, which is currently active, is based in Paisley, UK, covering delivery locations in Paisley, Greenock, and Clydebank. The procurement method is open, with an end date for submissions on 5th July 2019, and a contract value estimated at £120,000. The selected suppliers will need to deliver services from 1st August 2019, with a contract period extending for three years, potentially renewable for an additional year.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for companies specialising in educational psychology, particularly those capable of conducting assessments for Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia. Businesses that hold qualifications from recognised professional bodies, including the British Psychological Society or Dyslexia Action, would be well-positioned to compete in this framework. The ability to operate flexibly across multiple campuses within the delivery region will also be advantageous, as demand fluctuates, especially during the academic year.

## Notice

Framework contract for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West College Scotland requires service providers who can conduct diagnostic assessments of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) - dyslexia. Due to the specialist nature and flexibility required to deliver this service coupled with the level of demand in the market and the providers ability to service it has been decided to tender for a single user framework contract. A written report should be generated and provided electronically for each diagnosis that enables other professionals to use as a basis, for example when: -Evidencing an additional needs with regards to the Students Awards Agency for Scotland Disabled Students Allowance (SAAS - DSA) -Assisting with the SAAS - DSA Needs Assessment process by providing the Assessor with recommendations and strategies to be included in the support of the applicant with their studies. -Providing a diagnosis that enables the provision of Alternative Assessment Arrangements (AAA) in compliance with regulations as set by the examination bodies such as; Scottish Qualifications Agency (SQA), City & Guilds (C&G), Construction Industries Training Board (CITB) etc. At present the College conducts over 100 assessments per academic year with the peak of activity during the period September to May. Assessments are currently conducted across each college campuses (Paisley, Greenock and Clydebank) and this arrangement will continue. The successful service providers must be able to travel to each campus to carry out assessments although the college will ensure assessments are grouped together at each campus where possible.. Service providers must attain a minimum overall evaluation score of 60% to be award a place on this framework.

Renewal: This contract is for three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. The extension period is included in the above contract duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361967 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA3 4DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Renfrew South and Gallowhill |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ANNE ROGERSON DYSLEXIA; KT ADULT DYSLEXIA & SPLD ASSESSMENT; UPEEL; WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361967
- 14 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357236

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357236&idx=3
  1st July 2019 - GDPR Data Processing Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357236&idx=7
  1st July 2019 - GDPR Data Processing Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357236&idx=1
  17th June 2019 - Invitation To Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357236&idx=6
  17th June 2019 - Invitation To Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357236&idx=2
  14th June 2019 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357236&idx=4
  14th June 2019 - Appendix 3 - APUC Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357236&idx=5
  14th June 2019 - West College Scotland Standard Terms of Condition
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357236
  Framework for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments - Framework contract for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG361967
  Framework for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments - Framework contract for Educational Psychologists to provide Student Assessments

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587519

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