Tender

Sensory Impairment Equipment and Support Services

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

24 Apr 2026 at 10:17

Planning

15 May 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Sussex County Council involves the tender titled "Sensory Impairment Equipment and Support Services", which falls under the industry category of health and social work services. Located in Lewes, United Kingdom, this procurement was initially planned as an open procedure with two distinct lots focusing on blind and visual impairment as well as hearing impairment. However, as of 24th April 2026, the tender has been withdrawn as per the tender cancellation notice. Initially, the contract period was intended to commence on 1st April 2026 with an estimated max extent date up to 31st March 2032. The planning stage was recorded on 15th May 2025, but subsequently, a decision was made to extend an existing arrangement, leading to the cancellation of related awards.

This tender, while withdrawn now, originally presented numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in sensory impairment support services and related equipment. Organisations with expertise in health and social work, particularly those focused on visual and hearing impairments, would have found growth potential through this procurement. The planned open procedure aimed to attract diverse participations, potentially benefiting companies with innovative solutions in sensory support services. Although this opportunity is no longer available, staying informed about similar future tenders from East Sussex County Council and related establishments may prove advantageous for suitable firms looking to expand within this service category.

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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/037478-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
24 Apr 2026Today
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
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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