Tender

Specialist Educational Equipment for Pupils with a Hearing Impairment

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has initiated a tender process, titled "Specialist Educational Equipment for Pupils with a Hearing Impairment," focusing on procuring specialised hearing equipment for educational purposes. Categorised under medical equipment and personal care products, this procurement aims to support curriculum accessibility in line with the Equality Act 2010. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, with the tender closing on 2nd February 2026 and enquiries accepted until 26th January 2026. The goods are to be delivered to the region coded UKE12 in the United Kingdom, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, extendable by one year.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in medical equipment and assistive technology. Businesses equipped with the capacity to deliver high-quality hearing aids and their accessories are well-suited to compete, benefiting from a gross value of up to £39,600. The Council emphasises both price and quality in the award criteria, offering prospective bidders a balanced ground to showcase their products' innovation and cost-effectiveness. This procurement initiative not only offers a path for business expansion but also aligns with societal goals by enhancing educational inclusivity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Educational Equipment for Pupils with a Hearing Impairment

Notice Description

Pupils with a hearing impairment require specialist educational equipment to ensure they can access the curriculum in line with the Equality Act 2010 by having access to specialist hearing equipment in the classroom. This tender is for the purchasing of this specialist hearing equipment.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: One year extension option available at the sole discretion of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001889-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33185000 - Hearing aids

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sally Hardwick
Contact Email
planningandprocurement@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482393939

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

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