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GEN_22_52 Specialist Advice for Neurodiversity Services and Access Technology Consultancy Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2023 at 19:05

Tender

23 May 2022 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for specialist advice for neurodiversity services and access technology consultancy services. The contract covers health and social work services and involves delivering specialist health services alongside other related services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure. The contract value is £440,000, and it was signed on 22nd September 2022. The contracting authority is the NAO, located at 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by the NAO seeks a provider to offer specialist health services and related support, creating opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Businesses providing specialist health services, consultation services for neurodiversity, and access technology support are well-suited to compete. The tender period ended on 27th June 2022, with a focus on awarding based on quality and cost criteria.

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Notice Title

GEN_22_52 Specialist Advice for Neurodiversity Services and Access Technology Consultancy Services

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) sought to appoint a provider to deliver specialist health services and other related services to the NAO. The services required under this contract will cover but not limited to Specialist advice for neurodiversity and other specialist health conditions, including an option for performance coach training and Access Technology Consultancy Support to ensure recommended reasonable adjustments for a range of disabilities and conditions are fully compatible with our digital and other systems to enable full functionality.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the tender exercise was to appoint a provider to deliver specialist health services and other related services to the NAO. The services required under this contract will cover but not limited to Specialist advice for neurodiversity and other specialist health conditions, including an option for performance coach training and Access Technology Consultancy Support to ensure recommended reasonable adjustments for a range of disabilities and conditions are fully compatible with our digital and other systems to enable full functionality.

Renewal: Subject to one plus one one year(s) extensions. Total term 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033c75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003795-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2077987000, +44 2077987372

Buyer Location

Locality
VICTORIA
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROLINK PC (UK

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