Award

Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26

  • NHS England

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-063173

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05aa40

Published 8 October 2025, 10:45am



Scope

Reference

C392673

Description

NHSE, Choices College is looking for a provider which can equip our student with technology supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to navigate daily challenges in workplace, interact with the space around them, and flow through tasks with confidence.


Contract 1. Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26

Supplier

Contract value

  • £194,000 excluding VAT
  • £232,800 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

23 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 24 October 2025 to 31 July 2026
  • 9 months, 8 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72261000 - Software support services

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Direct award justification

Switching to direct award

The STA route is proposed due to the absence of bids under the TePAS 2 framework, ensuring continuity and value for money within the constraints of the funding model.


Supplier

Assistiv CIC

  • Companies House: 11150364

Suite 302 Fearnley Mill Dean Clough, Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX3 5AX

United Kingdom

Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26


Contracting authority

NHS England

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY

Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd

London

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Contact name: Commercial Enquiries

Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net

Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/

Region: UKI45 - Lambeth

Organisation type: Public authority - central government