Capita PLC on Thursday said that it has been appointed under a framework agreement by the Student Loans Company to supply Disabled Students’ Allowance services.

The London-based process outsourcing and professional services company has been awarded two of four geographical lots for the first three years, with the option to extend for a further two years to 2028. The total value of all four lots is around £400 million over five years.

Under the agreement, Capita will supply DSA services for students funded through Student Finance England and Student Finance Wales, as well as SFE and SFW-funded customers studying in Northern Ireland.

These services include needs assessments, assistive technology and assistive technology training.

While Capita has been supplying DSA services since 2005, a new operating model will see its scope of service significantly expanded under the new contract. This means the firm will now provide a single point of contact for around 30,000 university students each year.

‘We are incredibly proud to be able to continue to support students with mental and physical health conditions, long-term illness or any other disability through this new contract with the Student Loans Company,’ said Al Murray, chief executive officer for Capita Public Service.

Murray added: ‘The new service will help level up education for university students in receipt of DSA, helping empower them and creating better learning outcomes, while removing barriers to much-needed specialist technology.’

Capita shares were trading 1.1% higher at 29.02 pence each in London on Thursday afternoon.

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