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title: "Radio Aid Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-16"
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# Radio Aid Equipment

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7beee191-0d02-4633-8219-3ca318c3bba5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Radio Aid Equipment" was conducted by Durham County Council, focusing on the procurement of goods within the education industry, specifically aimed at enhancing the listening experience for children using hearing aids and cochlear implants. The tender concluded on 4th October 2019, with a contract value of £70,000 and a contract period from 17th November 2019 to 16th November 2020. The procurement method utilised was Single Supplier Negotiation, and the delivery is designated for the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audio equipment and support services for the hearing impaired, particularly those that align with NHS guidelines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide compatible radio aid systems are particularly well-suited to compete in this market, as the contract aims to ensure children with hearing difficulties receive optimal support in educational settings.

## Notice

Radio Aid equipment to allow children with hearing aids and cochlear implants (supplied by NHS) to listen optimally in educational settings and challenging listening environments. The radio aid equipment had to be compatible with the hearing aid systems currently in place and in line with the NHS guidelines for this type of equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c931945-ae42-493a-85f2-cf2766b2cb3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Supplier Negotiation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2019 - 16 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHONAK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 32344210 - Radio equipment
- 33185000 - Hearing aids

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2019 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c931945-ae42-493a-85f2-cf2766b2cb3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c931945-ae42-493a-85f2-cf2766b2cb3d
  16th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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