Planning

ESCC - Sensory Impairment Equipment & Support Services

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 15:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is planning a procurement process for "Sensory Impairment Equipment & Support Services" within the public authority sub-central government category. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice having been published. The procurement focuses on health and social work services, to be delivered across East Sussex, United Kingdom. The contract is set to start on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2030, comprising two separate lots for hearing and vision support. While a market engagement event scheduled for 18 July 2025 has been cancelled, further opportunities to engage and acquire detailed insights into this procurement are expected in the run-up to the tendering process commencing in Autumn 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in delivering sensory support services. Companies with facilities in East Sussex capable of providing equipment, information, training, and ongoing support to adults with sensory impairments can find a suitable entry point through this procurement. Especially beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contract requires a great deal of flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of individuals with sensory loss, offering a platform for service providers to contribute significantly to community well-being and expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - Sensory Impairment Equipment & Support Services

Notice Description

Invitation to Provider Market Engagement Event East Sussex County Council Council is seeking to engage with any qualified and suitable service providers in order to inform our future delivery of Sensory Support. You are invited to join us at our Market Engagement Event on Friday 18 July 2025, 13:00 - 14:00. Register your place via email: steph.arnold@eastsussex.gov.uk Please include organisation and names and email addresses of those due to attend. Please let us know if you wish to attend by 5pm 16 July 2025. About this Event East Sussex County Council will be tendering (subject to final approvals) in Autumn 2025 for the delivery of the sensory support activity in East Sussex. East Sussex County Council and our NHS Integrated Community Board (ICB) - NHS Sussex wants to commission a community-based service which gives adults with sensory loss a strong sense of being and to remain in control of their lives. The service will respond flexibly to the changing needs and preferences of people using the services. The main responsibilities of the service provider are: * To provide and maintain equipment for adults with sensory loss * To provide information, advise and signposting * To provide training, either in groups or 1:1 to adults with sensory loss and organisations that provide support to adults with sensory loss. The contract will deliver support for adults with hearing and sight loss as well as duel sensory loss and will be split into two lots, one for hearing support and one for vision support. The service provider will be required to deliver the service equitably across the whole of East Sussex and will have to have a base within the geographical boundaries of East Sussex. We invite you to attend this pre-tender virtual Market Engagement Event to learn more about this procurement opportunity and to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback. The event will: * Set the current and future service context across East Sussex * Outline the aims and principles of the service and the proposed service model * Outline a proposed budget allocation for the service and longevity of the contract * Provide information about the procurement process, including the timeline Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit questions in an anonymised chat and we will be able to provide further feedback regarding our proposals both during and after the event. This event is targeted at experienced providers of sensory support services and interested stakeholders. Further information: * The event will be held online: an agenda and event link will be shared the day before to those who have registered. The duration of this event may be shorter depending on the volume and complexity of questions asked by attendees. * Registration for the event is via email. Please email steph.arnold@eastsussex.gov.uk to book a place, including your organisation name and the names and email addresses of those due to attend.

Planning Information

Session title & details How to register Sensory Support contract: Market Engagement Event Friday 18 July 2025 13:00 - 14:00 Register your place via email: steph.arnold@eastsussex.gov.uk Please include organisation and names and email addresses of those due to attend. Please let us know if you wish to attend by 5pm 16 July 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055924
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040154-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jo.stone@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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