Award

Supply of Sensory Toys and Equipment

FAMILY FUND

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Award

08 May 2018 at 16:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Family Fund, involves the supply of sensory toys and equipment valued at £4,195,000. This project is classified within the toys industry category and aims to support individuals with learning difficulties or sensory impairments. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The tender was completed on 1 January 2018, with the contract period specified to commence on 2 July 2018 and conclude by 1 July 2023.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sensory products, particularly SMEs that manufacture or supply educational and therapeutic toys. Companies capable of delivering innovative items such as weighted blankets, bubble tubes, and fidget toys may find this tender to be an advantageous platform for expansion. The focus on enhancing learning and play for children further emphasises the demand for high-quality, engaging products in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Sensory Toys and Equipment

Notice Description

Our sensory toys and equipment grants are awarded to help those who have learning difficulties, developmental disabilities or sensory impairments learn to interact with the world around them, but in a safe environment that builds up their confidence. Products that families request include weighted blankets, bubble tubes and fidget toys etc. Sensory Toys and equipment will help children enhance their learning and play, improve balance and movement and also help tackle behavioural problems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23c66af9-708e-418e-a4e4-bcd675bf5e6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b8e44c-f552-4151-befc-5d0e9572796b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37520000 - Toys

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,195,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,195,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2023 Over 5 years
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
FAMILY FUND
Contact Name
Claire Locker
Contact Email
claire.locker@familyfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904621115

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO32 9WN
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Huntington & New Earswick
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING SPACE BELFAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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