The University of Northumbria at Newcastle: T24/0069 - Combined provision of Non-Medical Helpers and Support worker services

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Notice Summary

Title:	T24/0069 - Combined provision of Non-Medical Helpers and Support worker services
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	The University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description:	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. PLEASE NOTE, THIS TENDER CLOSES ON 22ND APRIL, PLEASE DISREGARD NOTICE DATE.
Published:	04/04/2025 08:16

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UK-Newcastle upon Tyne: Adult-education services at university level.

Scope

Description: 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.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS TENDER CLOSES ON 22ND APRIL, PLEASE DISREGARD NOTICE DATE.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Adult-education-services-at-university-level./R564985B5A

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Total value (estimated):

GBP 600,000 excluding VAT GBP 720,000 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
01/08/2025 to 31/07/2028
CPV Classifications:
80430000 - Adult-education services at university level. 85100000 - Health services.
Delivery regions:
UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 11/04/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 29/04/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/.
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 27/05/2025

Procedure

Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition

Contracting authority

       University of Northumbria at Newcastle, PNBP-4638-XHJP
       Sutherland Building, College Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom
       Tel. +441 912274303, Email: alex.liles@northumbria.ac.uk
       Contact: Alex Liles

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None