---
title: "Ear Defenders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3bc"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a3bc"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a3bc.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a3bc.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-29"
---

# Ear Defenders

Buyer: YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a3bc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority focused on acquiring ear defenders, specifically OTTO Headsets, classified under the industry category of goods. This procurement falls under the legal framework defined by CELEX Directive 32014L0024. The tender stage is complete, with an award date of 29th September 2025. The contract, valued at £32,678.80, was signed on the 17th of September 2025 and covers multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement method utilised was 'limited', allowing an award without prior publication due to it falling outside standard directive scope, executed through the West Yorkshire ICT framework.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying headphones and related audio equipment. Large suppliers with the capacity to meet the needs of local and regional authorities will find this contract beneficial, especially those participating in relevant frameworks that facilitate direct bidding processes without open calls. This approach can streamline procurement processes for qualifying businesses and reinforce relationships with regional authorities, enhancing market positioning within the public sector.

## Notice

OTTO Headsets

### Procurement Information

Under threshold requirement awarded through West Yorkshire ICT framework by inviting all suppliers on the framework to bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060378-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,678 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32342100 - Headphones

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060378-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/

## Provenance

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