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title: "Supply of Sensory Toys and Equipment"
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# Supply of Sensory Toys and Equipment

Buyer: FAMILY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23c66af9-708e-418e-a4e4-bcd675bf5e6a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Family Fund, involves the supply of sensory toys and equipment valued at £4,195,000. This project is classified within the toys industry category and aims to support individuals with learning difficulties or sensory impairments. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The tender was completed on 1 January 2018, with the contract period specified to commence on 2 July 2018 and conclude by 1 July 2023.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sensory products, particularly SMEs that manufacture or supply educational and therapeutic toys. Companies capable of delivering innovative items such as weighted blankets, bubble tubes, and fidget toys may find this tender to be an advantageous platform for expansion. The focus on enhancing learning and play for children further emphasises the demand for high-quality, engaging products in this sector.

## Notice

Our sensory toys and equipment grants are awarded to help those who have learning difficulties, developmental disabilities or sensory impairments learn to interact with the world around them, but in a safe environment that builds up their confidence. Products that families request include weighted blankets, bubble tubes and fidget toys etc. Sensory Toys and equipment will help children enhance their learning and play, improve balance and movement and also help tackle behavioural problems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b8e44c-f552-4151-befc-5d0e9572796b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,195,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FAMILY FUND |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO32 9WN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Huntington & New Earswick |
| Westminster constituency | York Outer |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEARNING SPACE BELFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37520000 - Toys

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b8e44c-f552-4151-befc-5d0e9572796b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b8e44c-f552-4151-befc-5d0e9572796b
  8th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY154422
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.familyfund.org.uk

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