CS091 - Specialist equipment and technology for children and young people who are visually impaired or blind
Middlesbrough CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £41,666
Deadline
Not specified
Published
15 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The awarded supplier provides specialist equipment and technology for children and young people who are visually impaired or blind. They are the only company who provide braille equipment that interfaces with smart technologies used in schools. The learner in question is studying for GCSEs at Key Stage 4 and this equipment is paramount to ensuring equity of access (as their fully-sighted peers) and ensure they reach their full potential and continue their Post 16 education here in Middlesbrough.
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Award Details
HUMANWARE EUROPE LTD
£41,666
Likely incumbents
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- 1
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
3 contracts wonlatest 7 Sept 2026£84,057
total awarded
- 2
Thirteen Housing Group Limited
3 contracts wonlatest 10 Aug 2026ends 31 Aug 2027£240,000
total awarded
- 3
CIVICA UK LIMITED
£393,053
total awarded
- 4
AIR DESIGN LIMITED
£63,000
total awarded
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WCL (UK) LIMITED
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Middlesbrough CouncilKey Dates
Published
15 June 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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