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Assistive Technology 22-23

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Dec 2022 at 10:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a training programme to improve the use of Assistive Technology in mainstream schools. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, began on 23rd November 2022 and will run until 31st August 2023. The contract, valued at up to £179,250.00, aims to provide online training sessions for school staff to enhance their understanding and usage of Assistive Technology, benefitting pupils with special educational needs. The location for service delivery includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The industry category for this service is 'Special education services'.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses focused on education, technology, and training services catering to special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational technology and training are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. As the contract involves delivering training sessions and developing resources, companies with experience in educational services and assistive technology solutions would find this tender particularly relevant for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assistive Technology 22-23

Notice Description

Single contract awarded to a consortium bid for the design and delivery of a training programme to improve the capability of mainstream school staff to effectively use Assistive Technology (AT) to reduce or remove barriers to learning, especially for SEND learners. Following the completion of an open tender process via the Education and Children's Social Care Dynamic Purchasing System (ECSC DPS). Commencing 23rd November 2022, an initial 9-month contract worth up to a maximum of PS179,250.00. The primary objective is to train mainstream school staff to use the technology which they already have available more effectively to reduce or remove barriers to learning for pupils with SEND; and build a publicly available resource bank which can support schools to use AT more effectively. The supplier will be responsible for the design and delivery of up to 75 online training sessions for school staff to develop their awareness, understanding and use of AT; recruitment of up to 150 mainstream schools in England to receive training through the programme in addition to creating; and amending training resources including the delivery of a minimum of 3 new guidance videos.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11261141-a226-4933-b33e-7957621edba0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664f01d9-e04c-4340-b75c-3596968017a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

MICROLINK

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (NASEN

NATSPEC / TECHABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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