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Specialist equipment required for pupils with a Visual Impairment S521978

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of specialist equipment for pupils with visual impairments. The contract, identified as "Specialist equipment required for pupils with a Visual Impairment S521978," falls under the industry category of educational equipment. Located in Norwich, UK, the procurement stage reached completion with the contract awarded to Humanware Europe Limited, a large supplier. The contract was signed on 2nd August 2025 and covers the period from 3rd August 2025 to 3rd August 2030. The total contract value is £36,000 gross, with a stated amount of £30,000 within the threshold for goods procurement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational resources and assistive technology, particularly those focusing on products for individuals with special educational needs. Businesses with capabilities in producing or supplying educational equipment suited for visually impaired pupils will find this contract scope appealing. The procurement method, described as "Below threshold - unknown," indicates a potentially wide scope for small to medium enterprises to engage with sub-central government procurement opportunities akin to this one, encouraging innovation and specialised service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist equipment required for pupils with a Visual Impairment S521978

Notice Description

Specialist equipment required for pupils with a Visual Impairment S521978 PS30000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d514
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068895-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMANWARE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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