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title: "ATFEST (Assistive Technology for Education Support Team) Equipment"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ATFEST (Assistive Technology for Education Support Team) Equipment

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32232563-67bf-4208-a554-845a5afa6c94

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of Assistive Technology for the Education Support Team (ATFEST), specifically aimed at children with special educational needs. The contract, valued at £160,000, falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was formalised on 14th October 2024, with the contract running from 15th October 2024 to 14th October 2025. Delivery will be focused in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technologies and IT services tailored to educational needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, providing they can deliver bespoke solutions to meet the specific requirements of this contract. Suppliers such as HumanWare Europe Ltd, Professional Vision Services Ltd, sight and sound ltd, and VisionAid Technologies Ltd have successfully secured portions of this contract, setting a precedent for similar businesses aiming to enter this specialised market.

## Notice

Ad-hoc procurement (direct award) for Assistive Technology for Education Support Team (ATFEST) - children with special education needs. Contract awarded to 4 suppliers who are able to meet specific tailored needs as when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c34a127-352f-4a34-980b-e7633a6d704d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | HUMANWARE EUROPE; PROFESSIONAL VISION SERVICES; SIGHT AND SOUND; VISIONAID TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c34a127-352f-4a34-980b-e7633a6d704d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c34a127-352f-4a34-980b-e7633a6d704d
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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