Newcastle University · Awarded contract

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Provision of Non-Medical Help Support to Disabled Students at Newcastle University

Awarded 31 Aug 2016

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Awarded31 Aug 2016

Value£1,000,000.00

SupplierClear Links Support Ltd,The Learning Support Centre Ltd

AgencyNewcastle University

RegionNorth East

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 8y 2mo ago2y term

Awarded 31 Aug 2016Expired 31 Aug 2018

About

Newcastle University awarded a contract to Clear Links Support Ltd and The Learning Support Centre Ltd for the provision of non-medical help support to disabled students, covering support for which Disabled Students' Allowance is being withdrawn, to enable students with a disability to access the learning environment primarily on Newcastle University premises.

The contract, valued at AUD 1,000,000, comprises two lots: Lot 1 for a blended Study Assistant role including practical and mobility support, note taking (manual and typed), examination support with reader and/or scribe, laboratory support and study assistant; and Lot 2 for a blended Support Assistant role for students with mobility difficulties and those with personal care requirements, including practical and mobility support, note taking, examination support, lab support and study assistant, with suppliers required to be registered with the Care Quality Commission.

The successful suppliers will recruit, supply and manage appropriately trained support staff with an enhanced DBS disclosure to deliver services between Monday and Saturday, 9am to 7pm depending on demand, for up to 50 weeks per year to new and continuing undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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