--- title: "IA1887 Framework for the Provision of Hearing Loop Induction Testing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c54e1dc-6ca0-41b9-96a2-3b04cc18bab4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c54e1dc-6ca0-41b9-96a2-3b04cc18bab4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c54e1dc-6ca0-41b9-96a2-3b04cc18bab4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c54e1dc-6ca0-41b9-96a2-3b04cc18bab4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-15" --- # IA1887 Framework for the Provision of Hearing Loop Induction Testing Service Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c54e1dc-6ca0-41b9-96a2-3b04cc18bab4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c54e1dc-6ca0-41b9-96a2-3b04cc18bab4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c54e1dc-6ca0-41b9-96a2-3b04cc18bab4.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by Staffordshire County Council, entails the IA1887 Framework for the Provision of Hearing Loop Induction Testing Service. This framework covers the servicing, testing, and repair of approximately 161 hearing and magnifying appliances across 43 properties in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12th July 2021, with the contract effective from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2025. The estimated value of the contract is £143,000, which presents a significant investment in services classified primarily under 'Parts and accessories for hearing aids'. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in the servicing and maintenance of hearing aids, inductive loops, and related appliances. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-positioned to participate, leveraging the framework's single supplier nature to establish strong relationships with the buyer. Given the critical need for reliable hearing assistance technology, businesses engaged in technical inspection, repair services, and equipment maintenance could find this procurement process a pathway to sustainable growth. ## Notice This framework is for the servicing, testing and repair of approximately 161 hearing and magnifying appliances across 43 properties. The main types of appliances to be covered by this framework are hearing aid induction loops, magnifiers and radio microphones. This framework is for service only. The Contractor shall not undertake any chargeable remedial works during the servicing of the equipment or during a call out visit without Budget Holder approval. In addition to the planned service visits, the Contractor is required to provide a breakdown call-out service during normal working hours (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm), to be attended within 24 hours of the call being placed. Please note this is a Single Supplier Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2afdc048-8097-4d61-9f96-3d81698c9e54 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £143,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £143,000 | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | A E CHAPMAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids - 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2021 at 15:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2afdc048-8097-4d61-9f96-3d81698c9e54 - 21 Oct 2021 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2afdc048-8097-4d61-9f96-3d81698c9e54 - 1 Jun 2021 at 08:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131b12e1-69c1-41a6-bb1a-653396b73fbd - 27 May 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131b12e1-69c1-41a6-bb1a-653396b73fbd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2afdc048-8097-4d61-9f96-3d81698c9e54 15th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131b12e1-69c1-41a6-bb1a-653396b73fbd 1st June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Reply via the Proactis Supplier Network ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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