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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
20 Nov 2025, 10:46
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
04 Dec 2025, 00:00
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

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

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

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

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