Scope
Reference
C392673
Description
renewal of Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26 provided by Assistiv CIC
Contract is required to ensure continued support provision for a 8 months, Choices College is scheduled to transition to a new host effective August 2026 to support its long-term development and sustainability.
Contact start date 29th October 2025
Contract singed date - 29th October 2025
Contract 2. Choices College - Assistive technology to support students in placements 25/26
Supplier
Contract value
- £194,000 excluding VAT
- £232,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 October 2025
Contract dates
- 4 December 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 7 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Provision to equip students of choices college 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.
It is justified under Section 41 (1) (a) and paragraph 6 (b) of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 on the basis that there are no reasonable alternatives for the provision of this service.
Supplier
Assistiv CIC
Suite 302 Fearnley Mill Dean Clough, Halifax, West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
HX3 5AX
United Kingdom
Email: nigel@assistiv.org.uk
Website: https://assistiv.org.uk
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. 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