Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services
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Suppliers
4
Lots
4
Published
20 Jul 2023
Description
SLC is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers to deliver the following: assessment of study needs, assistive technology (AT), assistive technology (AT) training, and the associated support services. English and Welsh domiciled DSA customers are in scope, with services extending nationwide. To access DSA support, customers will have a needs assessment appointment with a specialist for a discussion – catered to their individual circumstances – about the best type of support available to them. Assistive technology (AT) supply includes computers and software in addition to a range of other equipment such as ergonomic furniture, computer peripherals (printers and scanners), voice recorders, and other specialist items such as braille readers. AT training and ongoing support are services that will be made available to all DSA customers.
Scope
- Reference
- 2021-TR-0056
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
The framework will last for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods at the buyer's discretion and subject to satisfactory service provision. Following this period the framework will be subject to a further procurement exercise.
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 30213100302370005030000039000000480000003021300080510000805330008514000039000000-CA6980510000-RC05
- Contract locations
- ScotlandYorkshire and the HumberNorth West EnglandNorth East EnglandEast MidlandsWest MidlandsWalesNorthern IrelandEast of EnglandLondonSouth East EnglandSouth West England
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery of the DSA Process | 5 | quality | — |
| Performing Needs Assessment | 8 | quality | — |
| Equipment Provision & Support | 8 | quality | — |
| Provision of Assistive Technology Training | 8 | quality | — |
| Service Management and Administration | 5 | quality | — |
| Transition Planning and Management | 8 | quality | — |
| Quality and Continuous Improvement | 6 | quality | — |
| Data Security | 2 | quality | — |
| Lot Specific Question | 5 | quality | — |
| Presentation | 5 | quality | — |
| Social Value | 10 | quality | — |
| — | 30 | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure
Award details· 4 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Lots · 4 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 – Scotland, North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber | Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots | £100.0m | cancelled |
| Lot 2 – West Midlands, East Midlands, Wales, Northern Ireland | Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots | £100.0m | cancelled |
| Lot 3 – East England, London | Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots | £100.0m | cancelled |
| Lot 4 – South West England, South East England | Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots | £100.0m | cancelled |
Award 1· 1 supplier
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Award 2· 1 supplier
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Award 3· 1 supplier
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Award 4· 1 supplier
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Total lots
4
Awarded
0
Estimated total
£400.0m
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Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots
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£100.0m
CPV
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots
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Estimated
£100.0m
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Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots
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£100.0m
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Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots
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Estimated
£100.0m
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