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ATFEST- Assistive Technology for Education Support Service

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ATFEST- Assistive Technology for Education Support Service" has been finalised by Leicestershire County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to VISIONAID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, falls under the category of goods, specifically office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. Key dates include the start date of the contract on 15th October 2025, with an optional extension provision for two additional 12-month periods, spanning potentially up to 14th October 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technology solutions, particularly those focused on educational applications. The contract is worth £120,000 gross and is ideal for SMEs like VISIONAID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, which cater to the educational sector's unique needs with innovative technology solutions. Organisations with expertise in providing computing and office machinery will find this contract aligns well with their growth aspirations, particularly those aiming to expand their footprint in the UK's educational support services market.

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Notice Title

ATFEST- Assistive Technology for Education Support Service

Notice Description

Procurement for ATFEST- Assistive Technology for Education Support Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067090-2025
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISIONAID TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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