--- title: "Hearing Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c20" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050c20" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050c20.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050c20.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-14" --- # Hearing Service Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c20 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050c20) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050c20.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of hearing services, awarding the contract to BID SERVICES. This initiative, titled "Hearing Service," falls under the health and social work sector and is intended to benefit residents of the Cumberland region. The contract was signed on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31st August 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension depending on performance and funding availability. The procurement was conducted through an open competition below the threshold and was part of the light-touch regime, ensuring accessible and flexible opportunities for service providers. This project represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social care services, particularly those specialising in support for individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. Companies that have the capacity to provide comprehensive information, guidance, care assessments, equipment, and training are ideally positioned to thrive. Given the project's emphasis on social value, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with a track record in community-oriented initiatives would find this contract a fertile ground for expanding their business profile and impact across the Cumberland area. ## Notice Cumberland Council have commissioned a provider to deliver an advice and equipment service for people who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have dual sensory loss. The service comprises four main elements: * Information, advice and guidance * Care Act assessments * Equipment * Prevention and deaf awareness training. It will be available to all adults (and young people aged 16-17 in transition from adult social care to children's services) who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have dual sensory loss and are resident in Cumberland. Referrals will come from the council, NHS, other public or third sector organisations, as well as from people themselves. The maximum budget for this contract for the duration of the agreement ( initial term of 12 months with a potential extension of one up to 12-month period) is PS170,150. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of one 12-month period, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. ### Planning Information Whoever delivers the service must understand the needs of the Deaf community, have staff that are able to communicate in BSL, be competent in carrying out needs assessments, selecting and purchasing specialist equipment to meet care and support needs and have experience in delivering events to promote prevention and deaf awareness. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065111-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 19 May 2025 | | Award date | 31 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £141,791 | | Lots value | £141,791 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £141,791 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BID SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2025 at 10:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065111-2025 - 3 Jul 2025 at 06:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036975-2025 - 2 Jul 2025 at 11:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036753-2025 - 2 May 2025 at 10:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018717-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065111-2025 14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036975-2025 3rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036753-2025 2nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018717-2025 2nd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www/the-chest.org.uk Registration on The Chest is free ## Notice URLs - http://www.bid.org.uk - https://www.The-Chest.org.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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