Bands 1&2 Non-Medical Helper Support

Opportunity overview

This is an Invitation to tender for Band 1 and 2 support workers to assist students with additional needs and disabilities to access and engage with their studies. Support is typically delivered in taught sessions and may include notetaking, practical assistance and support with anxiety management, as appropriate. Please visit our tender portal to view the tender documents. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

Lot 1 — Contract lot

Estimated lot value including VAT: £999k

Award criterion: Commercial: 20%

Award criterion: Technical: 60%

Award criterion: Sustainability: 10%

Award criterion: Community Benefits: 10%

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 February 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 January 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 January 2032

Extension: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 2 [two] occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Contracting authority

University of Salford 43 The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT, UKD34, United Kingdom Email: procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Clarification deadline: 23 November 2026 at 12:00 pm

Submission deadline: 30 November 2026 at 12:00 pm

Award decision expected by: 4 January 2027 at 11:59 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

80300000 — Higher education services; 85000000 — Health and social work services

How to submit

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