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EC1024 - Assistive Technology

University Of Edinburgh

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05 Sep 2024 at 16:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is inviting bids for the provision of Assistive Technology under an open procedure. This tender, referred to as "EC1024 - Assistive Technology," falls under the Information Technology Services category (CPV code 72222300) and targets organisations capable of providing both hardware and software to enhance the learning experience for students with disabilities. The tender stage is currently active, with the submission period ending on 7th October 2024. The contract, valued at £350,000, includes a 3-year term with optional 12-month extensions, totalling a possible 6-year duration. The buyer emphasises community benefits and outlines specific selection criteria, including quality management and environmental management certifications, as well as economic and technical standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in assistive technology to expand their market presence and showcase their expertise in a university setting. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality, customised technological solutions for special needs education and training can greatly benefit from this contract. The requirement for provisioning and configuring specialised equipment, combined with the provision of essential training, makes this tender a perfect fit for businesses that offer integrated technological solutions and robust customer support. Smaller firms or those new to this sector could also find this an ideal opportunity to enter the market, given the emphasis on community benefits and overall quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC1024 - Assistive Technology

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for The Provision of Assistive Technology for the University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to award a 3-year Contract (with optional 3 x 12-month extensions) for the provision of Assistive Technology equipment and associated training for University students with various disabilities. Disability and Learning Support Service (DLSS) enhances the student experience and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of academic administration by providing support to students, through facilitating the provision of Assistive Technology (AT) to the University's students with various disabilities. DLSS provides Assistive Technology support to the University's International Students. Additionally, DLSS provides a wide range of loan equipment to students, such as laptops, digital voice recorders and digital note-taking pens. In conjunction to the hardware provided, there are a number of software programmes designed to assist students in their Learning Experience including, but not limited to: -"Mind mapping software" to assist with essay planning and revision -"Text-to-speech software" to read text back from the computer screen -"Speech-to-text software" to convert speech into text The contract will include; the provision and installation of software and hardware, Assistive Technology training, the cleaning, imaging and the decommissioning of all equipment during and at the end of the loan period.

Renewal: 3 x 12 months optional extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049875
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028476-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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