--- title: "EC1024 - Assistive Technology" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777295" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777295" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777295.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777295.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2024-09-05" --- # EC1024 - Assistive Technology Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777295 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777295) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777295.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is inviting tenders for the provision of Assistive Technology as part of contract EC1024. This procurement falls under the education sector and aims to support students with various disabilities through the Disability and Learning Support Service (DLSS). The contract is valued at £350,000 and the tender is at the "tender" stage, with an open procedure as the procurement method. The deadline for electronic submission is 7th October 2024 at 12:00 PM, and the services are expected to be provided mainly in the Edinburgh region (UKM75). The initial contract duration is set for three years, with the possibility of three optional 12-month extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in assistive technology, providing both hardware and software solutions tailored for educational settings. Companies experienced in installing, maintaining, and providing training for assistive devices, such as mind mapping, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text software, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Moreover, businesses with strong quality management and environmental management certifications, and a solid financial standing, are particularly encouraged to compete, as these criteria are crucial for selection. The contract's focus on enhancing the student experience and supporting international students ensures a meaningful contribution to the educational community, potentially boosting the supplier's portfolio in the higher education sector. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513689 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513689 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513689 EC1024 - Assistive Technology - Invitation to Tender for The Provision of Assistive Technology for the University of Edinburgh. ## 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://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - 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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