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Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26

NHS ENGLAND

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03 Nov 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England successfully completed the procurement process titled "Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26," aimed at providing software support services. The contract, valued at £194,000, was awarded to Assistiv CIC and covers the delivery period from 29th October 2025 to 31st July 2026. The strategic buying was categorized under the CPV classification 72261000 and took place in England, specifically in Leeds. The tender reached the award stage with the announcement published on 3rd November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technology, particularly those experienced in software support services. Though the scope was not open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger corporations with a robust track record in similar technology solutions could find growth potential by aligning with the objectives of NHS England. The procurement methodology, described as "Other," indicates a bespoke approach, encouraging innovation and tailored solutions to meet specific educational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26

Notice Description

Single Tender Award for the renewal Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26 8 months contract, no extension options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8a3e0cd-17fc-4ca0-970f-e8409e815d14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90904dfc-6e70-4057-bc3f-542c1a51b8e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£194,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHSE Commercial Enquiries
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSISTIV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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