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05 Jun 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by Bath & North East Somerset Council, involves awarding a contract titled "SLA AutonoMe - TEC Pilot 2." This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on educational software and training aids. The contract, which is valued at £49,958.40 (inclusive of VAT) for a 36-month duration, started on 15 June 2026 and runs until 15 June 2029. As of 5 June 2026, the award phase has been completed, with no optional extensions available. The proposal used a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, targeting the region of South West England, particularly Bath and the surrounding areas.

Opportunities for business growth stem from the emphasis on developing independent living and employment skills through technological pilot solutions, presenting a fertile ground for businesses specialising in educational technology and training software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with focus areas in supportive education technology tailored to learners’ transition into employment or independent living, would find this contract beneficial. Suppliers like INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD, involved in multimedia and library software solutions, exemplify the type of enterprises that can harness such opportunities to augment their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

SLA AutonoMe - TEC Pilot 2

Notice Description

The supplier will support 7 learners alongside the transition/employment/independent living/supported living pathway. To seek to understand how AutonoMe can help learners develop independent living and Employment skills. The total value of this contracts initial 36 month term is PS41,632 (excl vat)? The total value of this contracts initial 36 month term is PS49,958.40 (inc vat)? There are 0 optional extensions available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053140-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

39162200 - Training aids and devices

48160000 - Library software package

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,632 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS

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