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title: "Assistive Technology Equipment and Training"
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buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
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# Assistive Technology Equipment and Training

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-437f23de-eb6e-4298-b4ac-31a68f43622a

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company is issuing a tender for the procurement of Assistive Technology Equipment and Training across England and Wales. This process is in the planning stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 3rd May 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2019 and will run until 31st August 2023. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on information technology services, and the delivery is planned for locations in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in assistive technology and related training services. Companies that can provide computers, software, ergonomic furniture, and specialist items like braille readers will find this tender especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability for smaller firms in this procurement process, which aims to establish a framework of suppliers to meet the needs of students requiring these vital resources.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: The successful bidder(s) will need to provide the goods and services on a national basis across England and Wales, delivery will be to Student's place of residence, or other place of their choosing Read: The successful bidder(s) will need to provide the goods and services on a national basis across England and Wales, delivery will be to Student's place of residence, or other place of their choosing. Please note this Prior Information Notice covers the provision of assistive technology equipment and training funded by both Student Finance England (SFE) and Student Finance Wales (SFW) Other additional information: Please note this Prior Information Notice covers the provision of assistive technology equipment and training funded by both Student Finance England (SFE) and Student Finance Wales (SFW) This requirement is to create a framework with a suitable number of suppliers to provide computers, software, and training in addition to a range of other equipment such as ergonomic furniture, computer peripherals (printers and scanners), voice recorders, and other more specialist items such as braille readers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6252d22-51d9-4563-b0c6-b21cb9f09d57 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2019 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6252d22-51d9-4563-b0c6-b21cb9f09d57
- 14 Feb 2019 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6252d22-51d9-4563-b0c6-b21cb9f09d57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6252d22-51d9-4563-b0c6-b21cb9f09d57
  16th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Information-technology-services./D5K9HK8K5N
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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