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Assistive Technology

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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14 Jan 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the provision of Assistive Technology, classified under the Information Technology Services category (CPV ID: 72222300). This tender, identified as EC1024, falls under the services procurement category and was fulfilled using an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 400,000, is set to run from 31st December 2024 to 30th December 2027, with the possibility of three 12-month extensions, potentially extending it to 30th December 2030. The contract includes the provision and installation of assistive technology equipment and associated training services. The award was formalised on 30th December 2024 and granted to People Asset Management Ltd, located in Warrington, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services and assistive technology solutions. Companies that provide tailored software, hardware, and training services for individuals with disabilities could greatly benefit from competing for such contracts. The extended duration and possible contract extensions provide substantial and stable business growth prospects. This tender is particularly suited for businesses capable of delivering high-quality solutions, as 70% of the award criteria were based on quality, and 30% on price, indicating a strong emphasis on performance and service excellence.

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Notice Title

Assistive Technology

Notice Description

The Provision of Assistive Technology for the University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University awarding 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. The contract includes; 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.

Options: The contract dates for this tender are 31st December 2024 to 30th December 2027. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by three periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to 30th December 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d009
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001260-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nshirran@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

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