Award

ATFEST (Assistive Technology for Education Support Team) Equipment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Oct 2024 at 12:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of Assistive Technology for the Education Support Team (ATFEST), specifically aimed at children with special educational needs. The contract, valued at £160,000, falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was formalised on 14th October 2024, with the contract running from 15th October 2024 to 14th October 2025. Delivery will be focused in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technologies and IT services tailored to educational needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, providing they can deliver bespoke solutions to meet the specific requirements of this contract. Suppliers such as HumanWare Europe Ltd, Professional Vision Services Ltd, sight and sound ltd, and VisionAid Technologies Ltd have successfully secured portions of this contract, setting a precedent for similar businesses aiming to enter this specialised market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ATFEST (Assistive Technology for Education Support Team) Equipment

Notice Description

Ad-hoc procurement (direct award) for Assistive Technology for Education Support Team (ATFEST) - children with special education needs. Contract awarded to 4 suppliers who are able to meet specific tailored needs as when required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32232563-67bf-4208-a554-845a5afa6c94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c34a127-352f-4a34-980b-e7633a6d704d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2025 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

HUMANWARE EUROPE

PROFESSIONAL VISION SERVICES

SIGHT AND SOUND

VISIONAID TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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