Tender

EC1024 - Assistive Technology

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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05 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is inviting tenders for the provision of Assistive Technology as part of contract EC1024. This procurement falls under the education sector and aims to support students with various disabilities through the Disability and Learning Support Service (DLSS). The contract is valued at £350,000 and the tender is at the "tender" stage, with an open procedure as the procurement method. The deadline for electronic submission is 7th October 2024 at 12:00 PM, and the services are expected to be provided mainly in the Edinburgh region (UKM75). The initial contract duration is set for three years, with the possibility of three optional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in assistive technology, providing both hardware and software solutions tailored for educational settings. Companies experienced in installing, maintaining, and providing training for assistive devices, such as mind mapping, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text software, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Moreover, businesses with strong quality management and environmental management certifications, and a solid financial standing, are particularly encouraged to compete, as these criteria are crucial for selection. The contract's focus on enhancing the student experience and supporting international students ensures a meaningful contribution to the educational community, potentially boosting the supplier's portfolio in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

EC1024 - Assistive Technology

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for The Provision of Assistive Technology for the University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to award a 3-year Contract (with optional 3 x 12-month extensions) for the provision of Assistive Technology equipment and associated training for University students with various disabilities. Disability and Learning Support Service (DLSS) enhances the student experience and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of academic administration by providing support to students, through facilitating the provision of Assistive Technology (AT) to the University's students with various disabilities. DLSS provides Assistive Technology support to the University's International Students. Additionally, DLSS provides a wide range of loan equipment to students, such as laptops, digital voice recorders and digital note-taking pens. In conjunction to the hardware provided, there are a number of software programmes designed to assist students in their Learning Experience including, but not limited to: -"Mind mapping software" to assist with essay planning and revision -"Text-to-speech software" to read text back from the computer screen -"Speech-to-text software" to convert speech into text The contract will include; the provision and installation of software and hardware, Assistive Technology training, the cleaning, imaging and the decommissioning of all equipment during and at the end of the loan period.

Renewal: 3 x 12 months optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000777295
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513689
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Sharron Gardiner
Contact Email
sgardiner@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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