---
title: "Assistive Technology Hardware, Software & Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000541816"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2019-04-01"
---

# Assistive Technology Hardware, Software & Consumables

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000541816

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## Summary

The procurement process led by APUC Limited, based in Stirling, UK, is focused on the supply of "Assistive Technology Hardware, Software & Consumables" aimed at institutional use and supporting students who receive government funding. The tender, which falls under the goods category within the education industry, utilised an open procurement method and was active as of June 26, 2018, with bids being accepted until July 27, 2018. The awarded contract has a total value of £1,000,000, which was officially signed on January 7, 2019, indicating a successful completion of the tender stage.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in assistive technology products and services. Companies with capabilities in providing hardware, software, and consumables suitable for educational institutions are ideally positioned to compete. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, meaning that businesses can establish long-term partnerships with public institutions across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, fostering not only immediate sales but also future collaborations in the education sector.

## Notice

The framework agreement was for the supply of assistive technology hardware, software and consumables for institutional use and students with government funding.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework was for the supply of assistive technology hardware, software and consumables for Further and Higher Institutional purchases and students with government funding.. Economic operators may have been excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350376 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | August 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BARRY BENNETT; CONCEPT NORTHERN; IANSYST; SIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350376
- 26 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323588

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323588
  Assistive Technology Hardware, Software & Consumables - The framework agreement is for the supply of assistive technology hardware, software and consumables for institutional use and students with government funding.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350376
  Assistive Technology Hardware, Software & Consumables - The framework agreement was for the supply of assistive technology hardware, software and consumables for institutional use and students with government funding.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://ucsp.ac.uk/
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541816
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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