Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Contact
Chris Curtis
Telephone
+44 1915152000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sunderland:-Special-education-services./2722VADWHJ
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SpLD Assessment Service
Reference number
UoS/SpLD Assessments/0125
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University seeks to procure professional services to provide high-quality diagnostic assessments for students with Specific Learning Difference (SpLD), such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and related conditions. The service will ensure timely, accurate identification of SpLDs and support students in accessing appropriate adjustments and resources to enhance their academic experience.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £308,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Main site or place of performance
Sunderland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University seeks to procure professional services to provide high-quality diagnostic assessments for students with Specific Learning Difference (SpLD), such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and related conditions. The service will ensure timely, accurate identification of SpLDs and support students in accessing appropriate adjustments and resources to enhance their academic experience.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £308,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
With an option to extend for a further two years in annual increments
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 2 May 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sunderland:-Special-education-services./2722VADWHJ
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2722VADWHJ
GO Reference: GO-2025221-PRO-29523980
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom