Sensory Impairment Equipment

The Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of sensory impairment equipment. The requirement will be split into the following lots: Lot 1 – Equipment for Visually Impaired People Sensory detectors & indicators, telecommunication devices, household aids, canes & accessories etc. Lot 2 – Equipment for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Induction loops & amplified audio systems, sensory pager systems and peripherals, communication devices,household aids & alerts etc. Whilst initially for use by local authorities served by ESPO (see www.espo.org for further details), being aCentral Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC, the FrameworkAgreement may also be open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrativeregions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); CentralGovernment Departments and their Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services;NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal