Assistive Technology Training & Inclusive Support (Coping Strategy) Training

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 14:51

Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council, operating as a public authority within the sub-central government framework of the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for providing "Assistive Technology Training & Inclusive Support (Coping Strategy) Training." This tender, which falls under the education and training services category, specifically aims to support staff requiring reasonable adjustments or inclusive workplace support. The contract was awarded on 9th June 2026, with the service period running until 1st June 2028. Located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, the project was managed using an open procurement method, ensuring a competitive process below the threshold. With an initial call for tender issued by the council, the process involved public advertising from April 7th, 2026, and set the tender submission deadline as 1st May 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational and technological services tailored to inclusivity and disability awareness. The training enhances the skill set of workplace support staff, aligning with growth objectives of SMEs that can expand their service offerings in these critical areas. E-VOICE SPEECH RECOGNITION LTD, identified as an SME supplier, successfully secured the contract, indicating feasible opportunities for similarly sized companies capable of delivering high-quality, scalable online training solutions. Businesses with a strategic focus on assistive technologies or possessing niche coaching expertise stand in good stead to compete in such public sector tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Assistive Technology Training & Inclusive Support (Coping Strategy) Training

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a provider to deliver online training and coaching to support staff requiring reasonable adjustments or inclusive workplace support. This includes assistive technology training, disability awareness programmes, and workplace coaching.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Permissible extension allowed for continuity of services for 12 months. Subject to agreement by both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054400-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E-VOICE SPEECH RECOGNITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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