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title: "DfE Assistive Technology Pilot Scheme"
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# DfE Assistive Technology Pilot Scheme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a99cfed0-e965-407e-b9cd-0dc4a10c96f2

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed a public procurement process for the "DfE Assistive Technology Pilot Scheme," which involved selecting a delivery partner to run an Assistive Technology training programme for the financial year 2021/2022. This tender, classified under the Education and Training Services industry, was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 29 November 2021, with an overall value of £178,000 and a contract period extending from 12 November 2021 to 31 March 2022. The procurement was aimed at supporting various delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their offerings within the education sector. Companies with expertise in assistive technology, training programme delivery, or special educational needs services would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements, potentially leveraging this project to enhance their visibility and credibility in the market.

## Notice

A requirement for an experienced delivery partner to run the Assistive Technology (AT) pilot training programme for the financial year 2021/2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e965c17b-fe99-44f7-a9be-ea3d05155974 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,000 |
| 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 | 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 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e965c17b-fe99-44f7-a9be-ea3d05155974

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e965c17b-fe99-44f7-a9be-ea3d05155974
  13th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79017311-128c-494b-8f5a-4fb5ce7839a4
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