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title: "Assistive Technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d009"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Assistive Technology

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d009

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the provision of Assistive Technology, classified under the Information Technology Services category (CPV ID: 72222300). This tender, identified as EC1024, falls under the services procurement category and was fulfilled using an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 400,000, is set to run from 31st December 2024 to 30th December 2027, with the possibility of three 12-month extensions, potentially extending it to 30th December 2030. The contract includes the provision and installation of assistive technology equipment and associated training services. The award was formalised on 30th December 2024 and granted to People Asset Management Ltd, located in Warrington, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services and assistive technology solutions. Companies that provide tailored software, hardware, and training services for individuals with disabilities could greatly benefit from competing for such contracts. The extended duration and possible contract extensions provide substantial and stable business growth prospects. This tender is particularly suited for businesses capable of delivering high-quality solutions, as 70% of the award criteria were based on quality, and 30% on price, indicating a strong emphasis on performance and service excellence.

## Notice

The Provision of Assistive Technology for the University of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University awarding 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. The contract includes; 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.

Options: The contract dates for this tender are 31st December 2024 to 30th December 2027. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by three periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to 30th December 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001260-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001260-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787741
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:548075-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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