Award

Teaching aids.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for teaching aids, specifically the Grid Pad 18 computer speech teaching aid, under the procurement ID 986. This contract, classified under the goods category of educational equipment, was awarded to Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd. The process, governed by the legal framework of the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54, saw its contract commence on 20th January 2026 and run until 19th April 2026. The procurement method was identified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a possibly simplified procedure due to its smaller scale. The contract was valued at £40,320, with its gross value amounting to £48,384, and was primarily delivered in the UK region of Cambridge (UKH12).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in assistive technology and educational equipment, especially those capable of supplying specialised teaching aids. Large scale and technologically adept companies, similar to Smartbox Assistive Technology Ltd, can benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base within the public sector, particularly in central government and NHS trusts. Engaging in such procurement processes also allows businesses to showcase their innovations and establish long-term partnerships with public health institutions, driving both growth and sectoral influence.

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Notice Title

Teaching aids.

Notice Description

986 - Grid Pad 18, computer speech teaching aid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060973
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004613-2026
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
£40,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTBOX ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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