Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University Of Edinburgh · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Clear Links Support Ltd SME
- Value
- £1,850,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Business services · Recruitment services (CPV 79600000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 086600-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date1 Sep 2026
- Published11 Sep 2026Published 10 days after the contract date
Description
The University intends to undertake a procurement process to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide reliable, person-centred NMPH services for students requiring support. These services are designed to complement—rather than replace—clinical or medical interventions. Their primary focus is on practical, day-to-day assistance that enables students to access learning, maintain independence, and achieve their full potential while enhancing the overall student experience. The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision Non-Medical Personal Help (NMPH) as specified in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements. In this ITT, references to “The University of Edinburgh” includes all of the University’s subsidiaries. This Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) is for an Open which shall be conducted in accordance with Public Contract Scotland Regulations 2015 and Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 201 to establish a contract.
About the supplier
Clear Links Support Ltd: every public contract they have won.