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Summary, notice description and lot information
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The contract period is three years.
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