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

NHS England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS England

Buyer Address: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, UKI45, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Commercial Enquiries

Contact Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
194000.0 GBP
Published
08 Oct 2025, 09:45
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
23 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Jul 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72261000 - Software support services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Assistiv CIC
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

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

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