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Aids and Adaptations Self Assessment Tool

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 May 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, marked by Gateshead Borough Council as the buying organisation, centred around the title "Aids and Adaptations Self Assessment Tool". It took place in the software package and information systems industry category, specifically within the United Kingdom, in the UKC22 region. The stage of procurement progressed to the award phase, with key dates including the contract start on 3rd April 2025, and an end date on 2nd April 2027. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold and without competition, and the status of the process is noted as complete, with Shaw Trust Limited signing the contract on 13th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those that can provide assistive technology solutions aimed at promoting independent living. Companies with expertise in creating user-friendly online tools, like the AskSARA tool, can leverage such contracts to expand their reach and demonstrate their capacity to meet the needs of public sector clients. This procurement, although executed without open competition, shows potential for large-scale enterprises like Shaw Trust Limited to further establish credibility and grow their presence in this industry sector.

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Notice Title

Aids and Adaptations Self Assessment Tool

Notice Description

AskSARA is an online guided advice tool; part of the DLF's Living Made Easy programme, it aims to provide impartial advice about suitable assistive technology solutions that enable older and disabled people to live independently and maintain their chosen lifestyle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05191d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023357-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE

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