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Sensory Impairment Equipment & Support Services Lot 2 Blind & Visual Impairment

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2024 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "Sensory Impairment Equipment & Support Services Lot 2 Blind & Visual Impairment" has been completed by East Sussex County Council. This tender, classified under the industry category of Health and social work services (CPV: 85000000), was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. The procurement was focused in the locality of Lewes, with postal code BN7 1UE, and included key stages such as the tender period ending on 30th November 2024 and the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This tender involves a funding amount of £1,008,750 and allows for a 12-month extension as specified in the notice issued on 16th December 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sensory impairment services and equipment, particularly those focused on support services for the blind and visually impaired. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the winning supplier being East Sussex Vision Care, a local SME. Companies in this field can leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings, expand their market presence, and build strategic relationships with local government bodies. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive selection process, providing a fair chance for qualified suppliers to secure the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sensory Impairment Equipment & Support Services Lot 2 Blind & Visual Impairment

Notice Description

This is a notice of an allowed for 12-month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bd2aaf3-b1fa-4c7c-b001-7b846c661c24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a09fd5-bd5d-485a-99a0-917951c00e58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,008,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,008,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SUSSEX VISION CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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