---
title: "Hearing Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae6f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae6f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-05"
---

# Hearing Support Service

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae6f

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Hearing Support Service," aimed at assisting D/deaf individuals in the area. The process is classified under the industry category of "Other community, social, and personal services" and is located in the United Kingdom. The Council has initiated a soft market testing survey to garner insights from potential service providers, with a survey closing date set for 26th June 2026. The procurement process ultimately aims to appoint a service provider by April 2027. The overall value of the contract is set at £312,500 GBP, and further engagement information will be published by 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in hearing support services, particularly those adept at delivering community and social support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit as the process encourages these types of businesses to engage. Successful bidders will provide essential services such as information and advice, British Sign Language communication support, and in-home hearing assessments and equipment provision, contributing to business growth within the health and social care sector. The procurement method allows for a light-touch regime, and there is a possibility for contract renewal beyond the initial term, indicating ongoing business opportunities.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council is seeking a provider to deliver a hearing support service for D/deaf people living in Cheshire East. This includes information and advice, support with communication (BSL) and face to face hearing support assessments and provision of equipment in the home.

### Planning Information

Cheshire East Council is conducting a soft market testing survey to inform the future design of our all-age hearing impairment support service commission to support people with a hearing impairment (d/Deaf) and dual sensory loss (deafblind). Note: for people with a severe dual sensory loss (deafblind), it is expected that the provider would provide the hearing related support element. The soft market testing will provide an opportunity to obtain insight from providers who may be interested in providing a hearing impairment support service in Cheshire East. The closing date for this survey is 26th June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053210-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053210-2026
  5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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