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title: "Sensory Impairment Equipment & Support Services Lot 2 Blind & Visual Impairment"
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# Sensory Impairment Equipment & Support Services Lot 2 Blind & Visual Impairment

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bd2aaf3-b1fa-4c7c-b001-7b846c661c24

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "Sensory Impairment Equipment & Support Services Lot 2 Blind & Visual Impairment" has been completed by East Sussex County Council. This tender, classified under the industry category of Health and social work services (CPV: 85000000), was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. The procurement was focused in the locality of Lewes, with postal code BN7 1UE, and included key stages such as the tender period ending on 30th November 2024 and the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This tender involves a funding amount of £1,008,750 and allows for a 12-month extension as specified in the notice issued on 16th December 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sensory impairment services and equipment, particularly those focused on support services for the blind and visually impaired. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the winning supplier being East Sussex Vision Care, a local SME. Companies in this field can leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings, expand their market presence, and build strategic relationships with local government bodies. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive selection process, providing a fair chance for qualified suppliers to secure the contract.

## Notice

This is a notice of an allowed for 12-month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a09fd5-bd5d-485a-99a0-917951c00e58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,008,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,008,750 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST SUSSEX VISION CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a09fd5-bd5d-485a-99a0-917951c00e58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a09fd5-bd5d-485a-99a0-917951c00e58
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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