Assistive Technology 22-23

A Contract Award Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
9 month
Value
£101K-£179K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
21 Dec 2022
Delivery
23 Nov 2022 to 31 Aug 2023
Deadline
10 Oct 2022 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 3 suppliers

1 buyer

3 suppliers

Description

Single contract awarded to a consortium bid for the design and delivery of a training programme to improve the capability of mainstream school staff to effectively use Assistive Technology (AT) to reduce or remove barriers to learning, especially for SEND learners. Following the completion of an open tender process via the Education and Children's Social Care Dynamic Purchasing System (ECSC DPS). Commencing 23rd November 2022, an initial 9-month contract worth up to a maximum of £179,250.00. The primary objective is to train mainstream school staff to use the technology which they already have available more effectively to reduce or remove barriers to learning for pupils with SEND; and build a publicly available resource bank which can support schools to use AT more effectively. The supplier will be responsible for the design and delivery of up to 75 online training sessions for school staff to develop their awareness, understanding and use of AT; recruitment of up to 150 mainstream schools in England to receive training through the programme in addition to creating; and amending training resources including the delivery of a minimum of 3 new guidance videos.

Award Detail

1 National Association for Special Educational Needs Nasen (None)
  • Value: £179,250
2 Microlink (None)
  • Value: £179,250
3 Natspec Techability (None)
  • Value: £179,250

CPV Codes

  • 80340000 - Special education services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Early Engagement notice - 5 August 2022 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8871b82f-9020-432c-9cfc-1e911d... Supplier resource links relating to Assistive Technology https://nasen.org.uk/assistive-technology Pilot Assistive Technology award notice - 13 December 2021 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e965c17b-fe99-44f7-a9be-ea3d05... Pilot Assistive Technology evaluation report - 30 June 2022 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assistive-technology-training-pilot-e... n/a Assisitve Technology Contract Redacted.pdf

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