Tender

Assistive Technology Equipment and Training

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Feb 2019 at 14:32

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Feb 2019 at 10:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company is issuing a tender for the procurement of Assistive Technology Equipment and Training across England and Wales. This process is in the planning stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 3rd May 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2019 and will run until 31st August 2023. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on information technology services, and the delivery is planned for locations in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in assistive technology and related training services. Companies that can provide computers, software, ergonomic furniture, and specialist items like braille readers will find this tender especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability for smaller firms in this procurement process, which aims to establish a framework of suppliers to meet the needs of students requiring these vital resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assistive Technology Equipment and Training

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: The successful bidder(s) will need to provide the goods and services on a national basis across England and Wales, delivery will be to Student's place of residence, or other place of their choosing Read: The successful bidder(s) will need to provide the goods and services on a national basis across England and Wales, delivery will be to Student's place of residence, or other place of their choosing. Please note this Prior Information Notice covers the provision of assistive technology equipment and training funded by both Student Finance England (SFE) and Student Finance Wales (SFW) Other additional information: Please note this Prior Information Notice covers the provision of assistive technology equipment and training funded by both Student Finance England (SFE) and Student Finance Wales (SFW) This requirement is to create a framework with a suitable number of suppliers to provide computers, software, and training in addition to a range of other equipment such as ergonomic furniture, computer peripherals (printers and scanners), voice recorders, and other more specialist items such as braille readers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-437f23de-eb6e-4298-b4ac-31a68f43622a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6252d22-51d9-4563-b0c6-b21cb9f09d57
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 1RW
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Red Hall & Lingfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

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