Award

Ear Defenders

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority focused on acquiring ear defenders, specifically OTTO Headsets, classified under the industry category of goods. This procurement falls under the legal framework defined by CELEX Directive 32014L0024. The tender stage is complete, with an award date of 29th September 2025. The contract, valued at £32,678.80, was signed on the 17th of September 2025 and covers multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement method utilised was 'limited', allowing an award without prior publication due to it falling outside standard directive scope, executed through the West Yorkshire ICT framework.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying headphones and related audio equipment. Large suppliers with the capacity to meet the needs of local and regional authorities will find this contract beneficial, especially those participating in relevant frameworks that facilitate direct bidding processes without open calls. This approach can streamline procurement processes for qualifying businesses and reinforce relationships with regional authorities, enhancing market positioning within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Ear Defenders

Notice Description

OTTO Headsets

Procurement Information

Under threshold requirement awarded through West Yorkshire ICT framework by inviting all suppliers on the framework to bid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060378-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32342100 - Headphones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,678 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jamie Sockett
Contact Email
jamie.sockett@northyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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