--- title: "EC1024 - Assistive Technology" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049875" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049875" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049875.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049875.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2024-09-05" --- # EC1024 - Assistive Technology Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049875 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049875) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049875.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is inviting bids for the provision of Assistive Technology under an open procedure. This tender, referred to as "EC1024 - Assistive Technology," falls under the Information Technology Services category (CPV code 72222300) and targets organisations capable of providing both hardware and software to enhance the learning experience for students with disabilities. The tender stage is currently active, with the submission period ending on 7th October 2024. The contract, valued at £350,000, includes a 3-year term with optional 12-month extensions, totalling a possible 6-year duration. The buyer emphasises community benefits and outlines specific selection criteria, including quality management and environmental management certifications, as well as economic and technical standards. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in assistive technology to expand their market presence and showcase their expertise in a university setting. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality, customised technological solutions for special needs education and training can greatly benefit from this contract. The requirement for provisioning and configuring specialised equipment, combined with the provision of essential training, makes this tender a perfect fit for businesses that offer integrated technological solutions and robust customer support. Smaller firms or those new to this sector could also find this an ideal opportunity to enter the market, given the emphasis on community benefits and overall quality. ## Notice Invitation to Tender for The Provision of Assistive Technology for the University of Edinburgh. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is seeking to award a 3-year Contract (with optional 3 x 12-month extensions) for the provision of Assistive Technology equipment and associated training for University students with various disabilities. Disability and Learning Support Service (DLSS) enhances the student experience and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of academic administration by providing support to students, through facilitating the provision of Assistive Technology (AT) to the University's students with various disabilities. DLSS provides Assistive Technology support to the University's International Students. Additionally, DLSS provides a wide range of loan equipment to students, such as laptops, digital voice recorders and digital note-taking pens. In conjunction to the hardware provided, there are a number of software programmes designed to assist students in their Learning Experience including, but not limited to: -"Mind mapping software" to assist with essay planning and revision -"Text-to-speech software" to read text back from the computer screen -"Speech-to-text software" to convert speech into text The contract will include; the provision and installation of software and hardware, Assistive Technology training, the cleaning, imaging and the decommissioning of all equipment during and at the end of the loan period. Renewal: 3 x 12 months optional extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028476-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2024 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028476-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ed.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777295 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:548075-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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