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Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

Computer equipment and supplies
Computer-user familiarisation and training services
Ergonomic
+15 more
North East (UKC)
North West (UKD)
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
East Midlands (UKF)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published4
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: Student Loans Company: "Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 4 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityStudent Loans CompanyScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Student Loans Company
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Student Loans Company. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
7Bids / Report
0% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 5 active published awards; 5 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityStudent Loans Company
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published20 Jul 2023, 10:05 BST
Last source update20 Jul 2023, 10:05 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationComputer equipment and supplies, Computer-user familiarisation and training services, Ergonomic, Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products, In information technology, Miscellaneous health services, Parts, accessories and supplies for computers, Personal computers, Portable computers, Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment, Software package and information systems, Specialist training services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)
North West (UKD)
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
East Midlands (UKF)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-031369
What is being bought
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.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    20 Jul 2023, 10:05 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    20 Jul 2023, 10:05 BST
  3. tender value changed
    12 May 2022, 10:05 BST
  4. Status changed to published status
    12 May 2022, 10:05 BST
  5. Official notice release published
    12 May 2022, 10:05 BST
  6. Submission deadline changed to published date
    12 May 2022, 10:05 BST
  7. Status changed to active
    7 Apr 2022, 19:05 BST
  8. Official notice release published
    7 Apr 2022, 19:05 BST
  9. Submission deadline changed to 20 May 2022, 12:00 BST
    7 Apr 2022, 19:05 BST
  10. Published value updated to £400,000,000
    4 Feb 2022, 14:15 GMT
  11. Status changed to planned
    4 Feb 2022, 14:15 GMT
  12. Official notice release published
    4 Feb 2022, 14:15 GMT
  13. Buyer information updated
    4 Feb 2022, 14:15 GMT
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #Lot 1 – Scotland, North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber
    Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    SLC is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers to deliver the following: Needs Assessments – a one-to-one appointment with a specialist to determine the customers’ specific needs and create their recommended support package. Assistive Technology (AT) – the supply, delivery and set-up of specialist equipment, for example, a computer, disability-related software and / or ergonomic furniture. Suppliers will select AT items from an approved catalogue maintained by SLC. Assistive Technology (AT) Training – training on how to use any equipment and/or software that has been recommended. Support Services – a helpdesk to answer queries and provide information and guidance; provision of resolution of repairs and breakages; and loan equipment when required. Support services also include processing any upgrades and review of needs requested. Additional information: DSA is a non-income assessed grant and is available to eligible higher education customers in full time, part-time, post-graduate and distance learning courses who have a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010. SLC is a non-profit making government-owned organisation that administers loans and grants to our customers in colleges and universities in the UK.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #Lot 2 – West Midlands, East Midlands, Wales, Northern Ireland
    Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    SLC is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers to deliver the following: Needs Assessments – a one-to-one appointment with a specialist to determine the customers’ specific needs and create their recommended support package. Assistive Technology (AT) – the supply, delivery and set-up of specialist equipment, for example, a computer, disability-related software and / or ergonomic furniture. Suppliers will select AT items from an approved catalogue maintained by SLC. Assistive Technology (AT) Training – training on how to use any equipment and/or software that has been recommended. Support Services – a helpdesk to answer queries and provide information and guidance; provision of resolution of repairs and breakages; and loan equipment when required. Support services also include processing any upgrades and review of needs requested. Additional information: DSA is a non-income assessed grant and is available to eligible higher education customers in full time, part-time, post-graduate and distance learning courses who have a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010. SLC is a non-profit making government-owned organisation that administers loans and grants to our customers in colleges and universities in the UK.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #Lot 3 – East England, London
    Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    SLC is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers to deliver the following: Needs Assessments – a one-to-one appointment with a specialist to determine the customers’ specific needs and create their recommended support package. Assistive Technology (AT) – the supply, delivery and set-up of specialist equipment, for example, a computer, disability-related software and / or ergonomic furniture. Suppliers will select AT items from an approved catalogue maintained by SLC. Assistive Technology (AT) Training – training on how to use any equipment and/or software that has been recommended. Support Services – a helpdesk to answer queries and provide information and guidance; provision of resolution of repairs and breakages; and loan equipment when required. Support services also include processing any upgrades and review of needs requested. Additional information: DSA is a non-income assessed grant and is available to eligible higher education customers in full time, part-time, post-graduate and distance learning courses who have a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010. SLC is a non-profit making government-owned organisation that administers loans and grants to our customers in colleges and universities in the UK.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #Lot 4 – South West England, South East England
    Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services – Geographic Lots
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    SLC is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers to deliver the following: Needs Assessments – a one-to-one appointment with a specialist to determine the customers’ specific needs and create their recommended support package. Assistive Technology (AT) – the supply, delivery and set-up of specialist equipment, for example, a computer, disability-related software and / or ergonomic furniture. Suppliers will select AT items from an approved catalogue maintained by SLC. Assistive Technology (AT) Training – training on how to use any equipment and/or software that has been recommended. Support Services – a helpdesk to answer queries and provide information and guidance; provision of resolution of repairs and breakages; and loan equipment when required. Support services also include processing any upgrades and review of needs requested. Additional information: DSA is a non-income assessed grant and is available to eligible higher education customers in full time, part-time, post-graduate and distance learning courses who have a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010. SLC is a non-profit making government-owned organisation that administers loans and grants to our customers in colleges and universities in the UK.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    20 Jul 2023, 10:05 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Contract active
    Signed 10 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000
  7. Contract active
    Signed 10 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000
  8. Contract active
    Signed 7 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000
  9. Contract active
    Signed 7 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Study Tech Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Capita Business Services Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Capita Business Services Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Study Tech Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services
£100,000,000 · signed 10 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Disabled Student Allowances' (DSA) Supplies and Services
£100,000,000 · signed 10 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services
£100,000,000 · signed 7 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services
£100,000,000 · signed 7 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 8
bids: 8
bids: 7
bids: 8
electronicBids: 8
electronicBids: 8
electronicBids: 7
electronicBids: 8
foreignBidsFromEU: 0
foreignBidsFromEU: 0
foreignBidsFromEU: 0
foreignBidsFromEU: 0
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0
smeBids: 3
smeBids: 3
smeBids: 3
smeBids: 4
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Student Loans Company

Contracting authority GB-FTS-43285
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  • Student Loans Company
    buyer

    Memphis Building, Lingfield Point, McMullen Road, Darlington, UKC13, DL1 1RW
    rhod_stone@slc.co.uk
    +44 1413062000

  • Capita Business Services Limited
    supplier

    02299747
    65 Gresham Street, London, UK, EC2V 7NQ

  • Student Loans Company
    mediationBody
    reviewBody

    100 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 7JD
    +44 1413062109

  • Study Tech Limited
    supplier

    14762480
    Equilibrium House, Mansion Close, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, UK, NN3 6RU
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