Diagnostic Assessment Reports of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY · awarded 9 December 2024 · delivered in East Midlands

Who

Buyer	UNIVERSITY OF DERBY DERBY
Suppliers	CF Psychology Group Preena Lee Specialist Tutor & Assessor The Educational Guidance Service
Category	services
Classification	Special education services CPV 80340000
Notice published	10 January 2025

What it is for

The University of Derby is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of post 16 Diagnostic Assessments and Reports for SpLD including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder and Dyscalculia. This service is for pre-entry and current students who have been pre-screened by the University, show possible indications of an SpLD, and where access to the service is likely to have a positive impact on their academic outcomes. There is a potential that further provision is required for FE students and apprentices, who are studying on a UOD validated course in alternative facilities. A request for quotation for any additional requirements will be obtained before committing to further work in this particular aspect. Specialist Assessors (suitably qualified practitioner psychologists and specialist teachers) are used to determine the presence of an SpLD following screening. The Diagnostic Assessment Report (DAR) can be used by students as proof of eligibility for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) applications or for Access to Work/employer support for students on apprenticeship programmes. DSA provision enables students to access Study Needs Assessments which can, in turn, recommend appropriate support and equipment to support students' academic journeys. DARs are also used to identify UoD reasonable adjustments, which are drawn up with a Support Plan. The University of Derby wishes to procure these services to ensure high quality assessments that students (including pre entry students) can readily access. This will have a positive impact particularly in terms of student experience, as measured through the NSS (National Student Survey) and Graduate Outcomes. This will also support the…

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