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title: "TC684 - Framework Agreement - Sensory Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-09"
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# TC684 - Framework Agreement - Sensory Equipment

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11550387-e5ae-4e65-b69b-5b5c1baf61c5

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the supply of Sensory Equipment valued at GBP 214,286.34. This Framework Agreement aims to provide equipment for deaf, hard of hearing, and visually impaired residents of Manchester to support independence in their homes. The contract commenced on 6th April 2023 and will run until 28th February 2025. The initial contract period began on 29th January 2023 and ends on 30th November 2024.

This contract opportunity within the Health and Social Work Services category can benefit suppliers specializing in sensory equipment. The procurement method used was an Open procedure with a tender period ending on 22nd September 2022. Businesses that cater to the needs of individuals with sensory impairments and operate in the service industry in the United Kingdom could find this tender to be a valuable growth opportunity.

## Notice

Low level sensory equipment to support citizen's safety and independence. The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Sensory Equipment for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired people who live in Manchester. The equipment is aimed at enabling independence within the home and is provided to the customer following an assessment of need carried out by Manchester City Council's Sensory Team. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Thursday, 22 September 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1422fe3-6c7c-4208-a828-2323888a16a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,286 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BELLMAN & SYMFON; CAIR (UK; HEARING PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL; SARABEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1422fe3-6c7c-4208-a828-2323888a16a6
- 22 Aug 2022 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959ce7a3-dc3a-43d0-b329-208297d73a71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1422fe3-6c7c-4208-a828-2323888a16a6
  9th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959ce7a3-dc3a-43d0-b329-208297d73a71
  22nd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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