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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824474"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824474

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands has completed a public procurement process for establishing a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments across its Academic Partners. The procurement process, managed under the open procedure method, is in the Award stage as of 26th June 2026. Key partners involved include UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, among others. The framework covers various locations within the UKM region and concentrates on education services with a CPV classification of 85100000. The duration of the contract is 720 days with a possible extension for two additional twelve-month periods, contingent on performance and requirements. The agreement commenced with the signing on 17th June 2026, following an initial tender submission deadline of 30th March 2026.

This procurement provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational and disability assessment services. SMEs and large enterprises alike can benefit, as highlighted by the awards granted to both Access2learn and Capita Business Services Ltd. Businesses with expertise in assistive technology demonstration and student assessment can particularly thrive under this framework, which permits inclusion of non-SAAS funded students such as those from Research Councils UK. The focus on electronic submissions and open procedure allows a competitive and inclusive environment for bidding, appealing to diverse businesses ready to engage with a public sector framework.

## Notice

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Orkney - UHI Perth - UHI Shetland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558824 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Please note that the timing for a future notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,150 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL COLLEGE; HIGHLAND THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE; INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS); SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG; SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS'); UHI MORAY; UHI NORTH, WEST AND HEBRIDES; UHI ORKNEY; UHI PERTH; UHI SHETLAND |
| Locality | DUNOON |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA23 7HU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban North and Lorn |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS2LEARN; CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 80330000 - Safety education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558824
- 4 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550975
- 26 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550490
- 24 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550278

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=3
  17th March 2026 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=15
  17th March 2026 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=12
  26th February 2026 - Appendix H - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=14
  26th February 2026 - Appendix H - Specification V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=2
  24th February 2026 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=4
  24th February 2026 - Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=5
  24th February 2026 - Appendix G - UK GDPR Data Processor Assurance Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=6
  24th February 2026 - Appendix I - Conflict of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=7
  24th February 2026 - Appendix J - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=8
  24th February 2026 - Appendix K - Declaration of Non Involvement in Human Trafficking
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=9
  24th February 2026 - Appendix L - Data Sharing Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=10
  24th February 2026 - Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=11
  24th February 2026 - Appendix E - Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=13
  24th February 2026 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550278&idx=1
  24th February 2026 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550278
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments - The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558824
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments - The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824474
- https://www.uhi.ac.uk

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