Direct Award of a Contract for the provision of Assistive Technology for Learning Disability Directly Provided Services Schemes in East Sussex

East Sussex County Council has concluded a direct contract award for the provision of Assistive Technology for Learning Disability Services in East Sussex, within the Health and Social Work Services category. The contract, awarded to EVERON UK LIMITED, has a total value of £141,501 and will run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2028, including an optional sixty-month extension period. The procurement process falls under the category of 'Other - Direct Award'.

Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th October 2024 and the contract's commencement on 1st November 2024. The services will be delivered in East Sussex, specifically in the BN7 1UE postal area. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those providing innovative assistive technologies for people with learning disabilities.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, given their eligibility noted in the procurement specifications. The direct award process highlights the Council's prioritisation of specialised solutions capable of enhancing the quality of life for individuals served by these schemes in East Sussex.