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Accessibility Software & Hardware Support & Training 2024

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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07 Mar 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has awarded a contract titled "Accessibility Software & Hardware Support & Training 2024" under the industry category of Software package and information systems. This contract involves the provision of accessibility software, hardware, support, and training for a duration of three years, starting on 8th March 2025 and ending on 7th March 2028. The procurement method used was a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), with a total awarded value of £30,550.20 GBP. This contract was awarded on 24th February 2025 and published on 7th March 2025, with the location of delivery specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accessibility technologies and support services. Such businesses can leverage this contract to establish or enhance their presence within the educational sector, providing crucial accessibility solutions. Companies that are capable of supplying high-quality software and hardware, coupled with specialised training and support, stand to benefit greatly from this procurement process. It highlights the increasing demand for inclusive educational tools and the potential for businesses to support and grow alongside these initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accessibility Software & Hardware Support & Training 2024

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement RM1557.14 This contract is for the provision of Accessibility Software, Hardware, Support & Training for the duration of 3 years. Please note the awarded value is for the initial 3 years only. We reserved the right to extend the contract as per the extension options and uplift the contract value accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c690f73-c1cc-446b-818c-a98d4e60a31d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a84092-26a5-433e-bf6d-bbaf55e2768a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2028 3-4 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
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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