--- title: "TC684 - Framework Agreement - Sensory Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036179" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036179" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036179.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036179.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-10" --- # TC684 - Framework Agreement - Sensory Equipment Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036179 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036179) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036179.json) ## Summary The Manchester City Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for Sensory Equipment, focusing on health services for deaf, hard of hearing, and visually impaired individuals in Manchester. The agreement aims to provide independence within homes following need assessments by Manchester City Council's Sensory Team. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract worth £220,000 was signed on 5th April 2023 with suppliers Sarabec Ltd, Bellman & Symfon UK Ltd, and Hearing Products. This tender presents business opportunities for SMEs in the health services sector, particularly those offering sensory equipment for individuals with sensory impairments. The Framework Agreement's focus on quality, social value, and environmental considerations creates opportunities for businesses aligning with these values. Businesses specialising in equipment for citizen safety and independence, with a focus on sensory needs, are well-suited to compete for contracts in this framework. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Telling the Time ow 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. Renewal: The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 year. It is intended for the Framework to commence 1 December 2022 Lot 2 - Visual Aids ow 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. Renewal: The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 year. Lot 3 - Communication and Listening ow 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. Renewal: The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 year. Lot 4 - Kitchen ow 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. Renewal: The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 year. Lot 5 - Mobility & Orientation ow 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. Renewal: The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 year. Lot 6 - Telling the Time / Hard of Hearing ow 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. Renewal: The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 year. Lot 7 - Alerters ow 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. Renewal: The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013265-2023 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | 10 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £440,000 | | Lots value | £440,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £220,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | BELLMAN & SYMFON; CAIR (UK; HEARING PRODUCTS; SARABEC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 10 May 2023 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013265-2023 - 22 Aug 2022 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023275-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk - http://www.the-chest.org.uk - https://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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