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title: "National Assistive Technologies Test Bed Framework"
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# National Assistive Technologies Test Bed Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59ff49ab-7948-472a-b395-ed7c9056d9f8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the National Assistive Technologies Test Bed Framework is conducted by Sunderland City Council, aimed at enhancing adult social care and health outcomes through innovative technology. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 31st October 2018. The project, classified under the CPV code for computer equipment and supplies, encompasses two phases: an initial pilot involving 120 houses, followed by a rollout phase targeting up to 5,500 houses. The contract commenced on 7th January 2019 and is set to conclude on 6th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector that specialise in providing digital solutions and connected devices. Companies with innovative approaches to enhancing independent living for various demographics will be well-suited to compete. The framework’s structure allows multiple suppliers to contribute to a project with evolving demands, creating a dynamic environment for these businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure various sub-contracting opportunities over the contract period.

## Notice

The National Assistive Technologies Test Bed is a Sunderland City Council project delivered by digital catapult aimed at supporting people to live independently for longer, through the use of new and innovative technology. The project seeks to use innovative technology to improve adult social care and health outcomes. The Council will be establishing a framework for the test bed, which will cover the following 2 phases: - a pilot phase for an initial trial deployment of technology (connected devices) to approximately 120 houses, - a rollout phase that will increase deployment covering up to 5 500 houses. This project will identify, procure and deploy a scheme of connected devices to help overcome the challenges listed above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cf455d-136c-4f97-a851-de5ac70a2b2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,551 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CORE BUSINESS SYSTEMS LTD (T/A CASCADE3D; NQUIRINGMINDS; SECURE SENSOR INNOVATIVE DESIGN LTD (T/A SAFEHOUSE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cf455d-136c-4f97-a851-de5ac70a2b2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cf455d-136c-4f97-a851-de5ac70a2b2c
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:64499-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&tabId=1

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