Award

Assistive Technology Hardware, Software & Consumables

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2019 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by APUC Limited, based in Stirling, UK, is focused on the supply of "Assistive Technology Hardware, Software & Consumables" aimed at institutional use and supporting students who receive government funding. The tender, which falls under the goods category within the education industry, utilised an open procurement method and was active as of June 26, 2018, with bids being accepted until July 27, 2018. The awarded contract has a total value of £1,000,000, which was officially signed on January 7, 2019, indicating a successful completion of the tender stage.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in assistive technology products and services. Companies with capabilities in providing hardware, software, and consumables suitable for educational institutions are ideally positioned to compete. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, meaning that businesses can establish long-term partnerships with public institutions across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, fostering not only immediate sales but also future collaborations in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Assistive Technology Hardware, Software & Consumables

Notice Description

The framework agreement was for the supply of assistive technology hardware, software and consumables for institutional use and students with government funding.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework was for the supply of assistive technology hardware, software and consumables for Further and Higher Institutional purchases and students with government funding.. Economic operators may have been excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000541816
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350376
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2022

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Louise Levens, Sharon Sinclair
Contact Email
llevens@apuc-scot.ac.uk, ssinclair@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BARRY BENNETT

CONCEPT NORTHERN

IANSYST

SIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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