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DfE Assistive Technology Pilot Scheme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Dec 2021 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed a public procurement process for the "DfE Assistive Technology Pilot Scheme," which involved selecting a delivery partner to run an Assistive Technology training programme for the financial year 2021/2022. This tender, classified under the Education and Training Services industry, was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 29 November 2021, with an overall value of £178,000 and a contract period extending from 12 November 2021 to 31 March 2022. The procurement was aimed at supporting various delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their offerings within the education sector. Companies with expertise in assistive technology, training programme delivery, or special educational needs services would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements, potentially leveraging this project to enhance their visibility and credibility in the market.

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Notice Title

DfE Assistive Technology Pilot Scheme

Notice Description

A requirement for an experienced delivery partner to run the Assistive Technology (AT) pilot training programme for the financial year 2021/2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a99cfed0-e965-407e-b9cd-0dc4a10c96f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e965c17b-fe99-44f7-a9be-ea3d05155974
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Suki Chan
Contact Email
suki.chan@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

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