Provision of Assistive Listening Devices (Radio Aids) for Deaf Children and Young People
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The London Borough of Haringey has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Assistive Listening Devices (Radio Aids) for Deaf Children and Young People," targeting the health and social work services industry. This initiative falls under the public authority classification of sub-central government. The awarded contract commenced on 20th October 2025 and will run until 19th October 2027, with an option for extension up to a total of three years.
While the contract is located in London, it serves the broader UK region, specifically for use in homes and educational settings. The procurement method adopted was open competition and followed a light-touch regime due to its below-threshold specifications. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technology, particularly those catering to health and social work sectors.
Companies with expertise in developing and supplying innovative listening devices, especially those tailored for individuals with hearing impairments, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on niche technology solutions will find this contract valuable for growing their market presence. The emphasis on advanced technology and specialist knowledge required in fitting and troubleshooting the devices opens avenues for firms with technical expertise in auditory assistance and those committed to advancing equal access in educational environments.
This assistive listening equipment is for deaf children who are newly medically diagnosed and those requiring upgrades to replace older FM radio aids. The FM radio aid system works in conjunction with hearing aids and helps to alleviate problems caused by distance, background noise and reduce reverberation. Deafness is a low incidence disability and Haringey Sensory Support Service would like to purchase and supply equipment that can be used and reused across deaf children and young people in the local authority.
This technology continues to develop and requires specialist knowledge and training to fit, monitor and troubleshoot as needed. Radio Aids are to be used in the homes and educational settings to enable deaf children and young people to: - Help to hear the speaker. - Help in situations well listening is less favourable such as at a great distance and/or against background noise. - Reduce sounds echoing/ reverberating around the room. The Equalities Act (2010) provides a duty to make reasonable adjustments so that disabled people are not treated less favourably than their non-disabled peers
The Contract will be for an initial period of Two (2) years with an option to extend for a further period(s) of up to One (1) year in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, subject to satisfactory performance. For the avoidance of doubt, the maximum length of the contract, if extended, will not exceed Three (3) years subject to there is a business case for continuation of the Services, satisfactory performance and by mutual agreement between the parties.
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The contract period is two years.
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