Hearing Service

Cumberland Council
North West
Open procedure
1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026

The service provides information, advice, guidance, and Care Act assessments for adults and young people in transition. It includes the supply of specialist equipment and the delivery of prevention and deaf awareness training. Referrals are accepted from public, third sector, and self-referral pathways, with a requirement to generate measurable social value through volunteering and work experience opportunities.

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Awarded value: £142k; As published
Published: 2 May 2025
Awarded: 1 September 2025
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 31 August 2026

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of specialist advice, equipment, and support services for individuals who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, or have dual sensory loss.

Information, advice and guidance
Care Act needs assessments
Equipment
Prevention and deaf awareness training

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 12 months
Extensions: 12 months
Longest it can run: 24 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85100000, 85300000

Services in this contract

Sensory impairment support and rehabilitationMain service£206k typicalAdvice, assessment and equipment service for deaf and hard of hearing people

Lifecycle

Published
2 May 2025
Contract awarded
1 September 2025
Contract starts
1 September 2025
Contract ends
31 August 2026

The buyer

Cumberland Council

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/321187/hearing-service
Buyer reference: ocds-h6vhtk-050c20
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c20
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Cumberland Council. Hearing Service. Contract award, 2 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/321187/hearing-service (accessed 5 November 2026).