Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-077ee3
- Published by:
- University of Salford
- Authority ID:
- AA22352
- Publication date:
- 02 October 2026
- Deadline date:
- 30 October 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
This is an Invitation to tender for 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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
This is an Invitation to tender for 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.
Delivery regions
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Total value (estimated)
918.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 January 2027, 00:00AM to 31 December 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2031
Contracting authority
University of Salford
Identification register:
Address 1: 43 The Crescent
Town/City: Salford
Postcode: M5 4WT
Country: United Kingdom
Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
NUTS code: UKD34
Email: procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Delivery regions
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Lot value (estimated)
918.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 January 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 December 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 December 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The Contract shall commence on the date to be advised by the Authority in the Contract Award Document issued to the Contractor in due course (the "Commencement Date") and (subject to clauses 5.3 and 5.4 below) is intended to continue for an initial period of 3 years from the Commencement Date (the "Initial Term"). The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 2 [two] occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
Subcriteria
Experience of delivering similar services within the Higher Education sector
Capability and service delivery
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Sustainability
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Community Benefits
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
22 October 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
17 November 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
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Health and social work services |
Other 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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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
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