Planning

Sensory Impairment Equipment and Support Services

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Sensory Impairment Equipment and Support Services." This initiative, classified under health and social work services, is aimed at offering specialised support for individuals with sensory impairments and includes two lots: Blind and Visual Impairment, and Hearing Impairment. The procurement process is anticipated to follow an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and potentially extending until 31st March 2032. The procurement falls under the services category with a light-touch regime and is located in UKJ22, United Kingdom, with a planned future notice date of 22nd August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in the delivery of health and social services. Companies equipped with expertise in sensory impairment support or those possessing innovative technologies and solutions in this field would be well-suited to compete. Given the longevity of the contract with options for extension, businesses involved can expect stability and ongoing engagement with a public authority, enabling them to establish a strong presence in the sector and potentially foster long-term partnerships with East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

Sensory Impairment Equipment and Support Services

Notice Description

This procurement is likely to be an open procedure with two lots - (i) Blind and Visual impairment (ii) Hearing impairment. The duration of the contract has yet to be confirmed. The estimated end date and extension is based on a standard 4 years plus two year extension option. This may change before the Tender Notice is published.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051458
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021706-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amy.wilkinson@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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