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title: "A Review of the Impact of Assistive Technologies in Education for Students with special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (con_5315)"
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# A Review of the Impact of Assistive Technologies in Education for Students with special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (con_5315)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aea789cd-ae58-411d-965d-dbf55ff483fe

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender titled "A Review of the Impact of Assistive Technologies in Education for Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)", classified under Research and Development Services. This procurement, carried out through an open procedure below threshold, had a contract value of £23,375 and was located in England. The contract period ran from 6th February 2020 to 30th April 2020, with the tender formally awarded on 6th February 2020 and published on 18th January 2021. Interested parties should note that this opportunity was established to explore the use and effectiveness of assistive technologies in educational settings.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those focused on assistive technology solutions for students with special educational needs. Companies capable of conducting literature reviews, assessments, or consultancy in EdTech research would be well-suited to compete in future similar contracts. By understanding the needs of the education sector and proposing innovative solutions, businesses can position themselves strategically to benefit from educational reforms aimed at enhancing learning outcomes for SEND students.

## Notice

The Department for Education's Education Technology Strategy, Realising the potential for technology in education (published April 2019), announced 10 EdTech Challenges designed to catalyse activity in specific areas of the EdTech sector in ways that are aligned to the needs of teachers and students. One of these challenges focuses on needing to identify the best technology that helps level the playing field for learners with Special Educational Needs and Difficulties (SEND). The first step in meeting this objective is to understand the current landscape of assistive technology (AT) used in education and what impact they have on outcomes. This will help to identify the most promising assistive technologies that we could target for further investigation and evaluation. Drawing on these findings, we can build awareness of what works to help teachers better meet the needs of their students and to improve student outcomes. This will help ensure we target the right areas of need. The Contractor shall use all reasonable endeavours to achieve the following aims: Conduct a rapid review of the literature on assistive technology (AT) in education in order to understand the use and impact of AT use on students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833b07f4-fb7b-46d1-aaee-f4a6adefd031 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,375 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Jan 2021 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833b07f4-fb7b-46d1-aaee-f4a6adefd031

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833b07f4-fb7b-46d1-aaee-f4a6adefd031
  18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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