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title: "Aids and Adaptations Self Assessment Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05191d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# Aids and Adaptations Self Assessment Tool

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05191d

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## Summary

The procurement process, marked by Gateshead Borough Council as the buying organisation, centred around the title "Aids and Adaptations Self Assessment Tool". It took place in the software package and information systems industry category, specifically within the United Kingdom, in the UKC22 region. The stage of procurement progressed to the award phase, with key dates including the contract start on 3rd April 2025, and an end date on 2nd April 2027. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold and without competition, and the status of the process is noted as complete, with Shaw Trust Limited signing the contract on 13th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those that can provide assistive technology solutions aimed at promoting independent living. Companies with expertise in creating user-friendly online tools, like the AskSARA tool, can leverage such contracts to expand their reach and demonstrate their capacity to meet the needs of public sector clients. This procurement, although executed without open competition, shows potential for large-scale enterprises like Shaw Trust Limited to further establish credibility and grow their presence in this industry sector.

## Notice

AskSARA is an online guided advice tool; part of the DLF's Living Made Easy programme, it aims to provide impartial advice about suitable assistive technology solutions that enable older and disabled people to live independently and maintain their chosen lifestyle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023357-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023357-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023357-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shawtrust.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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