The University of Southampton is looking to enter into a 4-year contract with a supplier for the provision of Non-Medical Help Student Support (NMH). NMH support is provided on an individual basis, through recommendation from the University of Southampton's Student Disability and Inclusion team.

The NHM will focus on 5 primary areas of support:

• Mentoring support (Mental Health)

• Mentoring support(Autism)

• Specialist Study Skills Support (SPLD)

• Specialist Study Skills Support (Autism)

• Assistive Technology Training

The supplier of the NMH provision should be a registered Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) provider of the above NMH support areas. This is due to funding body guidelines and NMH qualification criteria. It also supports students who transition from University funded NMH support to DSA funded NMH support.

The University of Southampton will be conducting an Open Procedure tender with a presentation to procure Non-Medical Help Student Support Services. The tender will be conducted on the In-tend purchasing platform.

The NHM will focus on 5 primary areas of support:

• Mentoring support (Mental Health)

• Mentoring support(Autism)

• Specialist Study Skills Support (SPLD)

• Specialist Study Skills Support (Autism)

• Assistive Technology Training

The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 4 (four) years - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions with the successful tenderer.

This will comprise of an initial contract period of 3 (three) years with an option to extend by a further 1 (one) year subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University.

The estimated value of the initial 3-year contract term is in the region of £270,000 GBP (excluding VAT).

The estimated value of the 1-year extension period is £90,000 GBP (excluding VAT).

It is estimated, therefore, that the total value of this contract will be £360,000 GBP (excluding VAT).