Award

Support and training services for accessibility software and hardware

OFSTED

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Award

24 Jun 2019 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by OFSTED under the title "Support and training services for accessibility software and hardware." This contract, valued at £20,000, falls within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method employed was a direct award through a single tender action, as the contract was below the financial threshold. The contract commenced on 15th April 2019 and is scheduled to conclude on 14th April 2020, with the tender period concluding on 1st April 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in accessibility software and training. Businesses that can offer innovative support and training solutions tailored to enhance accessibility could compete effectively for similar contracts in the future. The emphasis on support services for accessibility indicates a growing need for inclusion-focused technologies, which could be advantageous for companies looking to expand in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Support and training services for accessibility software and hardware

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. This contract is for the provision of support and training services for accessibility and hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bf6a344-120a-42e6-9c33-f45689861dd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a156a9-b580-481a-a3d2-483c58965482
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEPOWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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