Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Supplies and Services

Concepts

• associated support services
• darlington
• computer equipment
• slc
• dsa customers
• support services
• dsa support
• dsa
• disability-related software
• accessories and supplies

Location

Scotland: SCOTLAND,YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER,NORTH WEST (ENGLAND),NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

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. 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.

Lot Division

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
• 30213100 - Portable computers
• 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
• 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
• 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
• 48000000 - Software package and information systems
• 30213000 - Personal computers
• 80510000 - Specialist training services
• 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
• 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Indicators

• Options are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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. To view this notice, please click here: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=768717239" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=768717239 GO Reference: GO-2023720-PRO-23449616