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TenderHealth and social work servicesCPV: 80300000

Disability Inclusion Service - Student Support

Salford
Published 12 Aug, 2026
Contract Value
£2,730,996
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is in the planning stage of a public procurement for the Disability Inclusion Service, aimed at improving student support. This procurement process falls under higher education and health services, with a focus on multiple support services such as educational psychology assessments, non-medical helper support, and specialist mentoring, outlined under several lots. The procurement will take place in Salford, UK, and has significant planning milestones, including a market engagement due by 1st September 2025, with the tender documentation anticipated in November 2025.

The contracting period is expected to start on 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2030, with possible extensions until 2031. The procurement process is above-threshold and classified under public authority-sub central government, looking to ensure robust service provision for evolving student needs. This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for entities within the education and health service sectors, particularly those capable of delivering specialised support to diverse student groups.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly attractive due to its suitability requirements. The procurement lots highlight specific needs such as disability support and transportation, offering diverse avenues for businesses to engage. Companies equipped to provide services like psychology assessments, non-medical support, and tailored student assistance will have the potential to enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence by partnering with the University of Salford in this strategic initiative.

Therefore, organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive support services at competitive standards have a promising opportunity for growth.

Notice Description

The DIS team will conduct a comprehensive review of all current service providers and will therefore initiate a tender process for the provision of the aforementioned services in November 2025. We require a consistent and robust service capable of meeting the diverse and evolving needs of all our students. As part of this process, the university reserves the right to withdraw or amend any of the above areas before publication of the tender.

To discuss any of the above please contact Tanith Halstead (T.Halstead@salford.ac.uk)

Lot Information8 Lots
1Lot 1: Educational Psychology assessments to identify specific learning difficulties.
Active

Provision of Educational Psychology assessments to identify and diagnose Specific Learning Difficulties (including dyslexia) for students in a higher education setting, using an evidence based approach (which may include observation, standardised testing and interviews) to identify strengths and support needs.

2Lot 2: Band 1 and 2 non-medical helper support.
Active

Band 1 and 2 support workers assist students with additional needs and disabilities to access and engage with their studies. Support is typically delivered in taught sessions and may include notetaking, practical assistance and support with anxiety management, as appropriate.

3Lot 3: Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist Study Skills, and Specialist Mentor support.
Active

One-to-one support delivered outside taught sessions to help students with additional needs to navigate their academic journey. Specialist mentors support students to develop strategies that promote independence and wellbeing, while specialist study skills tutors help students meet course requirements and build academic confidence.

4Lot 4: Bands 3- 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist D/deaf support.
Active

In-class and out-of-class specialist support to enable d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing students to access and engage with their studies. This may include specialist notetaking, British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation and other specialist support professionals to facilitate communication.

5Lot 5: Bands 1- 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist VI Support for visually impaired students.
Active

In-class and out-of-class specialist support to enable visually impaired students to access and engage with their studies. This may include sighted guide support, mobility training and other Specialist Support Professionals to support orientation and navigation. No price data available.

6Lot 6: Band 4 non-medical helper support, Specialist Study Skills and Specialist mentor support for apprentices
Active

One-to-one support delivered outside taught sessions to help apprentices with additional needs to navigate their academic journey, workplace learning and wider apprenticeship requirements. Specialist mentors support apprentices to develop strategies that promote independence and wellbeing, while specialist study skills tutors help apprentices meet course requirements and build academic confidence across academic and workplace settings.

7Lot 7: Neurodiversity screening assessments for apprentices
Active

Neurodiversity screening assessments for apprentices to identify indicators of neurodivergence, including specific learning difficulties and differences in attention, processing and communication, across academic and workplace settings. Assessments should identify strengths, barriers and support needs to inform reasonable adjustments, support planning and, where appropriate, liaison with relevant University and employer contacts.

8Lot 8: Needs assessments for apprenticeship students
Active

Needs assessments for apprenticeship students to identify disability-related support requirements, barriers to participation and adjustments required to support engagement with learning, workplace activity and assessment. Assessments should provide clear recommendations to inform support planning, reasonable adjustments and specialist support across academic and workplace elements of the apprenticeship, including off-the-job training, on-programme learning and end-point assessment, as appropriate.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Tender

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£2,730,996
Lots Value
£2,730,996
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is three years.

Key Dates

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Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

UOS
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
Phone
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SALFORD
M5 4WT
North West
England
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Awarded Supplier

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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
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