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title: "Digital Assistive Technology - Developing an Evidence-Based Framework for Effective Staff Training in Schools (con_24328)"
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# Digital Assistive Technology - Developing an Evidence-Based Framework for Effective Staff Training in Schools (con_24328)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b78ca669-965b-4f0b-8116-6d191d139274

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## Summary

The Department For Education has awarded a contract for Digital Assistive Technology - Developing an Evidence-Based Framework for Effective Staff Training in Schools, worth £25,000. The procurement process was completed using a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation approach. The contract period is from February 2, 2024, to June 30, 2024. The buying organisation is based in Manchester, England, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those providing consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this project. The Department For Education has identified the University of Dundee as the supplier for this contract, showcasing potential collaborations between educational institutions and service providers in the digital assistive technology sector.

## Notice

Research contract of PS25,000 to conduct a rapid literature review and focus groups to develop a framework outlining the skills and knowledge required for special school staff to effectively support digital assistive technology needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386389bd-ceae-4a4a-a846-024aaf140228 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386389bd-ceae-4a4a-a846-024aaf140228

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386389bd-ceae-4a4a-a846-024aaf140228
  16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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