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title: "Assistive Technology Lending Library Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067275"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Assistive Technology Lending Library Pilot

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067275

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## Summary

The Assistive Technology Lending Library Pilot project was initiated by East Sussex County Council, a regional authority in Lewes, United Kingdom, with a focus on enhancing educational inclusion through technology. The procurement process involved acquiring 104 iPads as computer equipment and supplies, classified under the CPV category. This process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to a specific legal framework. The tender was completed on 24th March 2026, and despite the cancellation of the associated lot, the contract was awarded to GBM Digital Technologies Group Limited, headquartered in Manchester. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award of the contract valued at £30,665.56.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in educational technology solutions, particularly those supplying computer equipment. Firms with strong capabilities in developing and providing assistive educational technologies would be well-suited to engage with similar future projects. Besides, businesses within the technology sector offering goods aligned with regional authority initiatives could find potential growth in partnerships like this. The procurement method employed suggests a preference for suppliers active in the commodity market, indicating that businesses should maintain readiness to offer competitive pricing and innovative technology solutions for educational institutions.

## Notice

Purchasing 104 x IPads

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Assistive Technology Lending Library is a loan system to schools of technology to assist inclusion and is procuring equipment, 104 x IPads, 128 gb

### Procurement Information

Purchasing specific software goods from CCS Framework Purchasing Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026695-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,665 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GBM DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026695-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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