Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Anglia Ruskin University
Bishop Hall Lane
Chelmsford
CM1 1SQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity
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
T21/44_Disability and Dyslexia - Dyslexia Assessments
Reference number
T21/44
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is seeking a single provider of educational psychologist services to carry out independent dyslexia assessments for students at the university. The assessments are required for students who have undertaken an in-house dyslexia screening appointment and have displayed indicators of dyslexia that need to be confirmed in a full diagnostic appointment by a suitably qualified professional.Closing date for submission of ITTs is 12noon on 31 May 2022.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
Anglia Ruskin University
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is seeking a single provider of educational psychologist services to carry out independent dyslexia assessments for students at the university. The assessments are required for students who have undertaken an in-house dyslexia screening appointment and have displayed indicators of dyslexia that need to be confirmed in a full diagnostic appointment by a suitably qualified professional.The diagnostic appointments should be carried out remotely via suitable online methods and conform to standards set by SpLD Assessment Standards Committee. The university currently expects to send 160 students approximately for a diagnostic assessment per calendar year. While the majority of appointments will be required during academic term dates (September to June), access to assessments is required throughout the year.The following will be expected of the provider:• Liaise directly with ARU students who have been put forward by ARU Disability and Dyslexia Service for a full diagnostic assessment to schedule suitable times and dates for the appointment. • Provide the student with any applicable pre-appointment tasks and associated guidance.• Re-schedule appointments where a minimum 48 hours’ notice of a cancellation is provided. • Re-schedule appointments that cannot be completed for technical reasons or for reasons that are not the fault of ARU or the student.• Conduct the dyslexia assessment remotely, in line with standards set by SpLD Assessment Standards Committee.• Provide ARU with a full report that outlines the diagnosis and recommendations for the student. Reports should meet standards set by Student Finance England when assessing Disabled Student Allowance applications.• Liaise regularly with the ARU Disability and Dyslexia Service co-ordinator to ensure joined up practice between screening, diagnostic appointment and feedback appointment.• To be aware of and comply with ARU’s Cause for Concern procedure.• Have an established complaints procedure, manage any complaints relating to the providers service delivery from ARU students and inform the ARU Disability and Dyslexia Service co-ordinator of outcomes.The provider will not be expected to;• Complete appointments prior to the diagnostic assessment e.g. screening appointments.• Provide feedback appointments following a diagnostic assessment.• Re-schedule an appointment for an individual student on more than one occasion.
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: £300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
option to extend for a further 2 years on a year by year basis
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 May 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 May 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford
CM1 1SQ
Country
United Kingdom