T24/0069 - Combined provision of Non-Medical Helpers and Support worker services
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The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is seeking tenders for the provision of Non-Medical Helpers (NMH) and Support Worker services for disabled students. This procurement process falls under the tender stage and is categorised within the Adult-education services at university level and Health services industries. The scope includes services across all bands of the NMH Services Reference Manual and specific Support Worker services.
The tender, titled "T24/0069 - Combined provision of Non-Medical Helpers and Support worker services," is expected to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2028. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 11th April 2025 and a submission deadline on 29th April 2025. The contract value is estimated at £720,000 gross, with £600,000 net, and the procurement method will be open competition below threshold.
This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support and health services. Firms with strong capabilities in recruiting, training, and managing support personnel will find this project particularly well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering the potential to expand their service offerings and establish a partnership with a renowned academic institution.
This contract's requirements for compliance with both DSA and ESFA guidelines ensure that providers delivering high standards of quality and efficiency will be competitive contenders for the award.
This Agreement relates to the provision of high-quality, tailored Non-Medical Helper (NMH) and Support Worker services to disabled students at Northumbria University, in line with the latest (July 2024) NMH Guidance issued by Student Finance England (SFE) and the Department for Education (DfE). The scope includes services across Bands 1-4 of the NMH Services Reference Manual, as well as Band 1 and 2 Support Worker services. The appointed provider will be responsible for the recruitment, training, and deployment of appropriately qualified support workers, the delivery of support in line with DSA and ESFA regulations, and the effective administration and quality assurance of the service as outlined in Schedule 1 of the contract.
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The contract period is three years.
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