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title: "Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26"
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# Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8a3e0cd-17fc-4ca0-970f-e8409e815d14

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## Summary

NHS England successfully completed the procurement process titled "Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26," aimed at providing software support services. The contract, valued at £194,000, was awarded to Assistiv CIC and covers the delivery period from 29th October 2025 to 31st July 2026. The strategic buying was categorized under the CPV classification 72261000 and took place in England, specifically in Leeds. The tender reached the award stage with the announcement published on 3rd November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technology, particularly those experienced in software support services. Though the scope was not open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger corporations with a robust track record in similar technology solutions could find growth potential by aligning with the objectives of NHS England. The procurement methodology, described as "Other," indicates a bespoke approach, encouraging innovation and tailored solutions to meet specific educational needs.

## Notice

Single Tender Award for the renewal Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26 8 months contract, no extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90904dfc-6e70-4057-bc3f-542c1a51b8e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| 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 | ASSISTIV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90904dfc-6e70-4057-bc3f-542c1a51b8e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90904dfc-6e70-4057-bc3f-542c1a51b8e3
  3rd November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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