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ATFEST- Assistive Technology for Education Support Service

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Leicester, has completed the procurement process for the "ATFEST- Assistive Technology for Education Support Service." Positioned within the goods category, the procurement targeted office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, allowing below-threshold procedures without competition. The awarded contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 15th October 2025 and is active until 14th October 2027, with an option for extension up to October 2029. The completion of this tender marks the procurement stage as Awarded.

Businesses focused on technology solutions, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in assistive technology, are well-suited for such government contracts. The contract was awarded to Professional Vision Services Ltd, indicating opportunities for SMEs to engage in similar projects without competitive tendering processes due to the procurement method. Suppliers of goods such as computing and office equipment can anticipate growth by enhancing their service offerings to meet the specific educational support requirements highlighted by this tender.

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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-05d224
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067687-2025
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
23 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

PROFESSIONAL VISION SERVICES

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