Award

AV1 Telepresence Robots

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Apr 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, located in Reigate, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for AV1 Telepresence Robots aimed at enhancing accessibility for students with long-term illnesses. The project falls under the educational equipment and software industry category. This direct procurement, classified as below threshold without competition, resulted in an award to No Isolation Limited, an SME based in London. The contract, signed on 31 March 2025, covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total gross value of £80,291. Key dates include the publication of the contract notice on 16 April 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational technology or specialised equipment manufacturing. By supplying innovative solutions like telepresence robots, businesses can expand their footprint in the educational sector, catering to the needs of students requiring remote learning tools. SMEs with expertise in producing or reselling educational equipment and software packages are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes initiated by local authorities focused on enhancing educational accessibility.

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Notice Title

AV1 Telepresence Robots

Notice Description

Purchase of 20 AV1 telepresence robots to enhance accessibility for students with long-term illnesses, enabling them to participate in educational activities remotely. These robots will enable students who are unable to attend school physically to participate in educational activities remotely, ensuring they remain connected to their education and peers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015490-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

39162000 - Educational equipment

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,909 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NO ISOLATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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