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Ear Moulds Audiology

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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29 Jul 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Ear Moulds Audiology" conducted by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in the UK has reached the award stage. The procurement focused on the supply of earmoulds, classified under the CPV code for hearing aids, valued at £170,116.12. This tender was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the NHSSC Audiological Diagnostics Implantable Devices and Services framework. The process culminated with an award on 25th July 2025, with the contract period extending from 21st July 2025 to 20th July 2026. The headquarters of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7RD.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the audiology and healthcare sector to expand their footprint, especially those specialising in custom audiological equipment. Given the specific nature of this procurement, companies proficient in precision-crafted audiological solutions, like bespoke earmoulds, would be particularly well-positioned. Although the awarded contract went to Starkey Laboratories Limited, other companies in the medium-sized enterprise category may find similar procurement opportunities in this industry sector beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

Ear Moulds Audiology

Notice Description

Bespoke or custom earmolds are precision-crafted earpieces designed to match the unique shape and contours of an individual's ear. Additional information: This is a call off from framework NHSSC Audiological Diagnostics Implantable Devices and Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0485af3-c475-43a5-8130-a628c0e39191
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4b6a4a-9d7e-4d65-a032-76ef8ec0ba47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33185000 - Hearing aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,116 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,763 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAINT LEONARDS-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN37 7RD
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARKEY LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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