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ATFEST- Assistive Technology for Education Support Service

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

On 23rd October 2025, Leicestershire County Council concluded the procurement process for the project titled "ATFEST- Assistive Technology for Education Support Service." This procurement, led by a sub-central government authority from Leicester, UK, was conducted through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The process was primarily categorised under the industry of goods, specifically focusing on office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. SIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, a large supplier based in Northampton, was awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 15th October 2025 and is expected to last until 14th October 2027, with an optional two-year extension available.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies involved in supplying technological equipment and services, particularly those specialising in educational support technology. Firms that can offer innovative solutions in this domain, along with efficient and reliable service provision, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities at public authority levels. Engaging with the needs of educational institutions by leveraging assistive technologies can position businesses as key players in the educational technology supply chain.

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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-05d24e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067750-2025
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

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

SIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY

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