--- title: "NMPH (Non-Medical Personal Help)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2026-05-29" --- # NMPH (Non-Medical Personal Help) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh, acting as the buying organisation, has issued a tender for the provision of Non-Medical Personal Help (NMPH) services, focusing on the education sector. This open procedure tender is aimed at securing services that support students in accessing learning and maintaining independence. Key dates include the tender closing on 29th June 2026 at 12:00 PM, with bid opening occurring on the same day and the award period commencing. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, this procurement process offers a contract valued at £1,850,000. It falls under the services category and adheres to an open procurement method with the submission of bids required electronically. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing educational and student support services. Organisations experienced in delivering person-centred assistance that enhances student experience and supports independence will find this contract particularly well-matched to their capabilities. The University is looking for a contractor to establish a framework agreement for a duration of one year, with possible extensions, which businesses can leverage for long-term growth and stable service provision. Companies adept in quality service delivery—weighted heavily in the award criteria—coupled with the ability to operate under the structured community benefits framework, may find this venture noteworthy for business expansion. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556823 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556823 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556823 NMPH (Non-Medical Personal Help) - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/06201586019E6F142873 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832409.json.