Award

Provision for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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Award

18 May 2026 at 15:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 May 2026 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has awarded a contract for the provision of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) aimed at assisting children and young people to access the curriculum and communicate. This procurement process falls under the industry category of medical aids and equipment, with a focus on assistive technology, and is designated under the legal framework of the UKPGA. The procurement stage is currently marked as 'complete', with the contract awarded through a direct procurement method. The contract, starting on 2nd June 2026 and ending on 30th June 2027, is designated for execution in Romford, within the UKI52 region, ensuring it complies with statutory requirements for children with complex communication needs as part of their Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical aids and assistive technology sectors, especially for those capable of delivering specialised assessments and equipment provisioning. Enterprises that are equipped to engage with public sector demands for statutory compliance under the Children and Families Act (2014) will find this project particularly beneficial to their portfolio. The direct award process implies a prestigious business opportunity for those suppliers already established or seeking to establish themselves as specialists within this niche, with the contract valued at £510,000 (net of taxes). Companies able to support educational institutions in catering to special educational needs and disabilities will find an advantageous growth path through participation in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Notice Description

Assistive technology and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) to help children and young people access the curriculum and communicate.

Procurement Information

SEND Education Service coordinates and funds equipment provision and training for children with complex needs and associated communication access * to meet the legal and statutory requirements as documented in their EHCPs * adhering to the SEND Code of Practice 2014 The Augmentative & Alternative Communication outreach provision provided by CENMAC enables LBH to meet the statutory requirements of children with complex communication needs, as identified in Section F on the EHCP. The Council needs to engage specialist providers for assessment and equipment to comply with statutory responsibilities and fulfil operational demands. This is particularly relevant for positions required to undertake assessments as part of the Education, Health, and Care (EHC) needs assessments, in line with the Children and Families Act (2014) The contract sought is to fulfil statutory responsibilities the Council already has and delivers, addressing challenges relating to having insufficient staffing capacity to do so. It therefore does has no potential to have any negative impacts, and agreement to seek a contract of this nature will benefit children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045495-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33196000 - Medical aids

33197000 - Medical computer equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARLTON PARK ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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