--- title: "A review of the impact of Assistive Technologies in schools and colleges for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a8a1ff56-ccfc-4ddf-968c-5de66886a9f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8a1ff56-ccfc-4ddf-968c-5de66886a9f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8a1ff56-ccfc-4ddf-968c-5de66886a9f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8a1ff56-ccfc-4ddf-968c-5de66886a9f4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-03-18" --- # A review of the impact of Assistive Technologies in schools and colleges for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8a1ff56-ccfc-4ddf-968c-5de66886a9f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8a1ff56-ccfc-4ddf-968c-5de66886a9f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8a1ff56-ccfc-4ddf-968c-5de66886a9f4.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project titled "A review of the impact of Assistive Technologies in schools and colleges for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)" is being conducted by the Department For Education, located in London, England. This tender, classified under research and development services, adopts an open procurement method, and concluded the tender period on 30th October 2019. The awarded contract, with a value of £23,375, commenced on 6th February 2020 and is set to end on 30th April 2020. The aim of this review is to assess the impact of assistive technology on students with SEND, which is aligned with the objectives of the EdTech Strategy. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education technology, research consultancy, and those focusing on special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative solutions relevant to the objectives of the review. Companies with expertise in literature reviews, educational practices, and assistive technologies will be particularly well-suited to engage in this process, potentially expanding their influence in the education sector. ## Notice Expressions of Interest are sought to conduct a Rapid literature review of the available evidence on the use and impact of Assistive Technology (AT) in schools and colleges for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The results of this review will help inform policy development and delivery of initiatives announced in the EdTech Strategy, Realising the potential for technology in education. Please note: Deadline for Expressions of Interest is 23.59 on 30th October 2019 Additional information: Please submit your completed EOI reply form to: edtech.team@education.gov.uk and/or helen.connolly@education.gov.uk **16/10/19 - Note: corrected listing as current 'opportunity' (originally listed as 'Future opportunity' in error).** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c7114f-472c-4860-9fc2-9b4f415d4535 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2019 | | Award date | 30 Jan 2020 | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £23,375 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KNOWLEDGE BY DESIGN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2021 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c7114f-472c-4860-9fc2-9b4f415d4535 - 16 Oct 2019 at 15:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7897b32b-ca59-4f89-b1dc-bc99bfcc7df9 - 16 Oct 2019 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7897b32b-ca59-4f89-b1dc-bc99bfcc7df9 - 16 Oct 2019 at 13:03 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c724af3-0a12-4603-a613-a3b00b55e72f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c7114f-472c-4860-9fc2-9b4f415d4535 18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7897b32b-ca59-4f89-b1dc-bc99bfcc7df9 16th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c724af3-0a12-4603-a613-a3b00b55e72f 16th October 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfa9db9e-ed64-4c7f-a1aa-4f543255480a EOI Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6c39982-bfef-4e9d-ae4f-aab8366964b0 EOI reply form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cdbb698-c065-42ff-a56b-c28794b84643 Terms & Conditions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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