Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students' Allowance Assessments
A Tender Notice
by UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- ___
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 24 Feb 2026
- Delivery
- To 29 Mar 2028 (est.)
- Deadline
- 30 Mar 2026 09:00
Related Terms
Location
Inverness
13 buyers
- Highlands & Islands University Inverness
- Argyll College Dunoon
- Uhi Inverness Inverness
- Uhi Moray Elgin
- Uhi North West & Hebrides Thurso
- Uhi Orkney Kirkwall
- Uhi Perth Perth
- Uhi Shetland Lerwick
- Highland Theological College Dingwall
- Sabhal MÒR Ostaig Isle of Skye
- Scottish Association for Marine Science Sams Argyll
- Highlands & Islands University Inverness
Description
The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Disabled Students’ Allowance Assessments.
Total Quantity or Scope
For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Orkney - UHI Perth - UHI Shetland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science
Renewal Options
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.
Award Criteria
| Assessor and Student Relationship | 10.0 |
| Role of the Assessor | 15.0 |
| Skills, Knowledge and Expertise | 15.0 |
| Commitment to Reporting Timescales | 10.0 |
| Quality Management | 10.0 |
| Account Management | 5.0 |
| Capacity | 5.0 |
| Continuous Improvement | 5.0 |
| Added Value Services | 5.0 |
| Fair Work Practices | 5.0 |
| Total Cost | 15.0 |
CPV Codes
- 85100000 - Health services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80330000 - Safety education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Indicators
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Performance considerations apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Staff qualifications are relevant.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Summary of Documentation to be submitted as part of Tender Submission - Appendix A – Form of Tender - Appendix B – Freedom of Information - Appendix D – Supply Chain Code of Conduct - Appendix E – Commercial Questionnaire - Appendix F – Technical Questionnaire - Appendix G – UK GDPR Data Processor Assurance Assessment - Appendix I – Conflict of Interest - Appendix J – Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime - Appendix K – Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824474. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:824474) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=824474
Reference
- FTS 016608-2026