Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-068cb4
- Published by:
- University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
- Authority ID:
- AA81116
- Publication date:
- 29 April 2026
- Deadline date:
- 27 May 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
In the 2024/25 academic year, more than 5,700 students at the University of Portsmouth reported a disability, health condition, learning difference or identified as neurodivergent. In line with wider sector trends, this number has increased significantly over the past five years. The University is committed to ensuring that these students have timely, reliable access to appropriate support, regardless of whether they are eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).Demand for non-medical help provision has grown in line with the disabled student population. To meet this demand, the university is seeking a Department for Education registered provider with the capacity, expertise and flexibility to deliver all four bands of non-medical help provision as defined in national DSA guidance . This contract will enable the University to maintain high standards of support, fulfil its statutory responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, and ensure that all students receive the assistance necessary to participate effectively in their studies.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
24-293
Procurement description
In the 2024/25 academic year, more than 5,700 students at the University of Portsmouth reported a disability, health condition, learning difference or identified as neurodivergent. In line with wider sector trends, this number has increased significantly over the past five years. The University is committed to ensuring that these students have timely, reliable access to appropriate support, regardless of whether they are eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).Demand for non-medical help provision has grown in line with the disabled student population. To meet this demand, the university is seeking a Department for Education registered provider with the capacity, expertise and flexibility to deliver all four bands of non-medical help provision as defined in national DSA guidance . This contract will enable the University to maintain high standards of support, fulfil its statutory responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, and ensure that all students receive the assistance necessary to participate effectively in their studies.
Total value (estimated)
624000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 July 2026, 00:00AM to 30 June 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 June 2030
Contracting authority
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
Identification register:
Address 1: University House
Town/City: Portsmouth
Postcode: PO1 2UP
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.port.ac.uk/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYV-2655-NPMQ
NUTS code: UKJ31
Email: procurement@port.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
Lot value (estimated)
624000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 July 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 June 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 June 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Extension can be used for continuation of services and if required can be a period or periods not exceeding 12 months
Participation
Conditions of participation
Bidders must be registered with Department of Education's non-medical help register.
Simple description of award criteria
The award decision will be made by an evaluation of technical narrative response (60%) , presentation (15%) and pricing assessment(25%). The scores will be added together and the highest scoring supplier will be awarded.
Full details can be found in the ITT guidance issued as part of this tender.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
26 May 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
14 May 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
To Express an Interest in this project and have access to the documentation for submission , please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80430000 |
Adult-education services at university level |
Adult and other education services |
| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
Delivery locations
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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