The provision of Notetaking, Stereotype Communication, and Academic Assistant services for Students with disabilities

The Establishment of a Single­Operator Framework Agreement for the provision of Notetaking,

The provision of Notetaking, Stereotype Communication, and Academic Assistant services for Students with disabilities

University College Cork

## Summary University College Cork (UCC) is procuring a single-operator framework agreement for notetaking, stereotyped communication, and academic assistant services for students with disabilities. This open procedure aims to establish a dedicated provider for the duration of the contract.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of notetaking services for registered students. - Delivery of stereotyped communication support. - Academic assistance tailored to individual learning needs. - Services restricted to students registered with the Access UCC Disability Support Centre.

## Key Requirements - Compliance with EU Directive 2014/24/EU, specifically Title III (Social and other Specific Services). - Demonstration of legal and financial standing. - Evidence of technical and professional ability to deliver special education services. - Adherence to UCC’s specific selection criteria regarding qualification and experience. - Submission of required declarations, including the Tender Response Document and Pricing Schedule.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €400,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 12:00 noon. - Contract Duration: 48 months. - Framework Type: Single-Operator Framework Agreement.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (etenders.gov.ie). - Language: English. - Key Documents: Tender Response Document (covering selection/award criteria), Declaration as to Personal Circumstances, Tenderers Statement, Pricing Schedule, and Confirmation of Acceptance of Contract Terms. - Queries: Must be submitted via the Q&A facility on etenders.gov.ie by June 2, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized providers with existing expertise in disability support and higher education accessibility. - Opportunity: Secures a long-term (4-year) exclusive relationship with a major Irish university, ensuring stable revenue. - Risk: High operational complexity due to the "single-operator" nature; failure to meet strict selection criteria or pricing thresholds may result in disqualification. - Compliance: Strict adherence to the tender checklist is critical, as UCC reserves the right to eliminate incomplete submissions without clarification.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

University College Cork has 37 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 8 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 132 contract(s) worth around €360,546,151.

Recent awarded suppliers include Murnane & O'Shea Ltd + rest of framework, Summerhill Construction, University College Cork (UCC), Firecrest Safety Systems Ltd, Emerald Fire technology Ltd.