--- title: "CE-150-19 - Community Based Hearing Support Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617932" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617932" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617932.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617932.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-11" --- # CE-150-19 - Community Based Hearing Support Service Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617932 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617932) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617932.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the South Ayrshire Council's tender for a "Community Based Hearing Support Service," with a total contract value of £148,500. The service is aimed at enhancing awareness of auditory loss and promoting community participation among those affected. The contract is primarily in the services industry and is based in Ayr, UK. This open procedure is currently in the tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 1st April 2020. The contract period extends up to approximately three years, with a possible renewal in December 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in hearing support or community engagement. Companies that offer training, support services, or have experience in delivering similar community-based initiatives would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate their capacity to provide community benefits such as targeted recruitment, training opportunities, and engagement with local stakeholders may have a competitive edge in the bidding process. ## Notice The service will provide a "Community Hearing Support Service" comprising of 20 half day sessions. It is intended that the service shall raise awareness of sensory loss and of services available specifically, to those with auditory loss. The Service shall also promote independence and participation in the community. Activities will include replacing tubing and hearing aid batteries, offering peer support to give service users confidence to manage their hearing aids. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service will provide a "Community Hearing Support Service" comprising of 20 half day sessions. It is intended that the service shall raise awareness of sensory loss and of services available specifically, to those with auditory loss. The Service shall also promote independence and participation in the community. Activities will include replacing tubing and hearing aid batteries, offering peer support to give service users confidence to manage their hearing aids. Renewal: Estimated renewal December 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383364 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Dec 2022 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £148,500 | | Lots value | £148,500 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYR | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33185000 - Hearing aids - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services - 85147000 - Company health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383364 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383364 CE-150-19 - Community Based Hearing Support Service - The service will provide a "Community Hearing Support Service" comprising of 20 half day sessions. It is intended that the service shall raise awareness of sensory loss and of services available specifically, to those with auditory loss. The Service shall also promote independence and participation in the community. Activities will include replacing tubing and hearing aid batteries, offering peer support to give service users confidence to manage their hearing aids. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617932 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617932. 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