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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves South Ayrshire Council soliciting tenders for the "Community Based Hearing Support Service." This service is aimed at enhancing auditory support across multiple locations in North, East, and South Ayrshire, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender was active until the submission deadline on 16th September 2020. The contract award date was 2nd November 2020, with an estimated value of £148,500 for comprehensive services intended to promote independence in individuals with auditory loss through community engagement.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in healthcare and social services to expand their operations. Service providers that specialise in community health support, especially those with experience in auditory services, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions for community engagement and service delivery may find considerable benefit in responding to such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

CE-96-20 - Community Based Hearing Support Service

Notice Description

The Service will provide a "Community Hearing Support Service" comprising of 10 (3 hours per session) sessions, the frequency of which shall be monthly, to be delivered to members of the public across 10 fixed locations in North (including Arran), East and South Ayrshire. The Service Provider's chosen venues within these fixed locations shall be flexible and all venues must be risk assessed and be able to demonstrate that social distancing measures are in place, regarding Covid-19 (Coronavirus). It is intended that the Service Provider shall look to be creative in the manner in which it raises awareness of sensory loss, with a specific focus on auditory loss; promoting independence in community. It is also anticipated that people shall be more independent and be able to self-care with regard to their auditory loss. Capacity to do this shall be developed through volunteering to enable NHS hearing aid wearers maintain their hearing aid in their local communities. It is intended that the service shall raise awareness of sensory loss and of services available specifically, to those with auditory loss. The Service shall promote independence and participation in the community. Activities will include replacing tubing and hearing aid batteries, offering peer support to give service users confidence to manage their hearing aids.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service will provide a "Community Hearing Support Service" comprising of 10 (3 hours per session) sessions, the frequency of which shall be monthly, to be delivered to members of the public across 10 fixed locations in North (including Arran), East and South Ayrshire. The Service Provider's chosen venues within these fixed locations shall be flexible and all venues must be risk assessed and be able to demonstrate that social distancing measures are in place, regarding Covid-19 (Coronavirus). It is intended that the Service Provider shall look to be creative in the manner in which it raises awareness of sensory loss, with a specific focus on auditory loss; promoting independence in community. It is also anticipated that people shall be more independent and be able to self-care with regard to their auditory loss. Capacity to do this shall be developed through volunteering to enable NHS hearing aid wearers maintain their hearing aid in their local communities. It is intended that the service shall raise awareness of sensory loss and of services available specifically, to those with auditory loss. The Service shall promote independence and participation in the community. Activities will include replacing tubing and hearing aid batteries, offering peer support to give service users confidence to manage their hearing aids.

Renewal: June 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000628979
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33185000 - Hearing aids

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£148,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

East Ayrshire Council

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

North Ayrshire Council

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

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SISG Charity

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393256
    CE-96-20 - Community Based Hearing Support Service - The Service will provide a "Community Hearing Support Service" comprising of 10 (3 hours per session) sessions, the frequency of which shall be monthly, to be delivered to members of the public across 10 fixed locations in North (including Arran), East and South Ayrshire. The Service Provider's chosen venues within these fixed locations shall be flexible and all venues must be risk assessed and be able to demonstrate that social distancing measures are in place, regarding Covid-19 (Coronavirus). It is intended that the Service Provider shall look to be creative in the manner in which it raises awareness of sensory loss, with a specific focus on auditory loss; promoting independence in community. It is also anticipated that people shall be more independent and be able to self-care with regard to their auditory loss. Capacity to do this shall be developed through volunteering to enable NHS hearing aid wearers maintain their hearing aid in their local communities. It is intended that the service shall raise awareness of sensory loss and of services available specifically, to those with auditory loss. The Service shall promote independence and participation in the community. Activities will include replacing tubing and hearing aid batteries, offering peer support to give service users confidence to manage their hearing aids.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398540
    CE-96-20 - Community Based Hearing Support Service - The Service will provide a "Community Hearing Support Service" comprising of 10 (3 hours per session) sessions, the frequency of which shall be monthly, to be delivered to members of the public across 10 fixed locations in North (including Arran), East and South Ayrshire. The Service Provider's chosen venues within these fixed locations shall be flexible and all venues must be risk assessed and be able to demonstrate that social distancing measures are in place, regarding Covid-19 (Coronavirus). It is intended that the Service Provider shall look to be creative in the manner in which it raises awareness of sensory loss, with a specific focus on auditory loss; promoting independence in community. It is also anticipated that people shall be more independent and be able to self-care with regard to their auditory loss. Capacity to do this shall be developed through volunteering to enable NHS hearing aid wearers maintain their hearing aid in their local communities. It is intended that the service shall raise awareness of sensory loss and of services available specifically, to those with auditory loss. The Service shall promote independence and participation in the community. Activities will include replacing tubing and hearing aid batteries, offering peer support to give service users confidence to manage their hearing aids.

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