Deaf, Deaf Blind and Visually Impaired Equipment and Support Service and Community Equipment

The procurement process for the "Deaf, Deaf Blind and Visually Impaired Equipment and Support Service and Community Equipment" was initiated by Bath & North East Somerset Council, located at The Guildhall, Bath. The contract, signed on 16th April 2025, aims to deliver essential services and equipment to individuals with hearing and sight impairments in the region. The procurement stage is complete, as indicated by the contract awarded to the supplier, Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration).

This direct procurement followed a "below threshold - without competition" method and falls under the health and social work services industry category. The contract is valued at £80,793 and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st December 2025, covering services in the UKK12 region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technologies and support services for individuals with sensory impairments to foster growth.

Enterprises focusing on health and social work services, especially small and medium enterprises, could leverage this opportunity to build partnerships and expand service offerings. The contract, being awarded using a direct procurement method, highlights the contracting authority's emphasis on timely and specialised delivery, making it especially suitable for organisations with a strong track record in service delivery and community engagement in the health sector.