Framework for Provision of Individual Support for Students Who Have Disclosed a Disability / Additional Support Need

1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractors for the provision of individual support for students who disclosed a disability or additional support need. The Authority is putting in place a Framework of suppliers over four Lots, as detailed in the ITT.

One-to-one Learning Support for students who disclose a disability or additional support need. This is intended to enable students to achieve on their course by providing a range of support such as: reading; notetaking; prompting; study skills; support in practical classes for those students who have a physical disability. The services required are not limited to those listed as the support needs in question a subject to ongoing development.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23671. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:

No sub-contracting likely

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason:

Scope of works means limited capability of suppliers to provide mandatory Community Benefits. The suppliers have been asked what Added Value Services they can provide.