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Assistive Technology Lending Library Pilot

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Assistive Technology Lending Library Pilot project was initiated by East Sussex County Council, a regional authority in Lewes, United Kingdom, with a focus on enhancing educational inclusion through technology. The procurement process involved acquiring 104 iPads as computer equipment and supplies, classified under the CPV category. This process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to a specific legal framework. The tender was completed on 24th March 2026, and despite the cancellation of the associated lot, the contract was awarded to GBM Digital Technologies Group Limited, headquartered in Manchester. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award of the contract valued at £30,665.56.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in educational technology solutions, particularly those supplying computer equipment. Firms with strong capabilities in developing and providing assistive educational technologies would be well-suited to engage with similar future projects. Besides, businesses within the technology sector offering goods aligned with regional authority initiatives could find potential growth in partnerships like this. The procurement method employed suggests a preference for suppliers active in the commodity market, indicating that businesses should maintain readiness to offer competitive pricing and innovative technology solutions for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Assistive Technology Lending Library Pilot

Notice Description

Purchasing 104 x IPads

Lot Information

Lot 1

Assistive Technology Lending Library is a loan system to schools of technology to assist inclusion and is procuring equipment, 104 x IPads, 128 gb

Procurement Information

Purchasing specific software goods from CCS Framework Purchasing Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067275
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026695-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,665 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GBM DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES GROUP

Further Information

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