Sensory Equipment and Associated Services

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Key facts

Framework Number: Y23060

Framework Period: 01 October 2025 - 30 September 2029

FTS Contract Arranged by: Procurement Services

FTS Contract Notice:
2025/S 000-005741

FTS Award Notice:
2025/S 000-057669

Regulations: Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Last Updated: 29 September 2025

General Enquiries:
Jill Young

Public Sector Engagement:

pscustomerenquiries@csltd.org.uk

Sensory Equipment and Associated Services User Guide

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Framework Scope

This Framework Agreement will facilitate the procurement of a full range of Sensory Equipment and Associated Services for public sector Customers.

This Framework Agreement has been split into three (3) LOTs.

What are the benefits of using this framework?

  • Proud part of CSG which serve over 16,000 customers globally and generates gross revenue of £657m.
  • All our frameworks are free to access.
  • This framework is fully compliant with the PCR 2015.
  • Authorised participants can re-open competition within the framework, removing the need for a full tender exercise or lengthy supplier evaluation each time they have an Sensory Equipment and Associated Services requirement, saving time and costs associated with procurement exercises.
  • Direct award capability giving you a quick, easy and PCR 2015 compliant route to procurement.
  • The terms and conditions are safe and designed to protect you.
  • Free and full support on using the framework through the Procurement Services team.
  • You can benefit from aggregated spend and lower pricing based on the value of the overall contract, even on low spend orders.
  • The framework will be managed and monitored by Procurement Services (acting for Kent County Council) on behalf of our customers and your views and requirements will be considered when reviewing and developing the contract.
  • Social value is an increasingly important way in which we look to support our customers and communities throughout the UK. Social value has a scoring weighting within every single new framework, so we can be certain that we are awarding suppliers who are committed to contributing to communities.

Who can use this framework?

All public bodies have access to this framework with the agreement of the contracting authority (Procurement Services). Those organisations who may wish to access this framework will be the police service, the fire service, the NHS & NHS trusts, third sector organisations, academic centres (including academies), publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland.

The framework is also open for use by all other local authorities and public sector bodies. Full details of the classification of potential contracting bodies and end user’s geographical areas and organisation classifications can be found in the FTS notice.

Sensory rooms and spaces, to provide a turnkey solution for public bodies who wish to create sensory rooms and spaces, that can be used by all ages, can cater for a range of conditions, and can provide calming, de-escalation, immersive, interactive, dark and portable environments, to include, but not limited to;

  • Multisensory
  • Protective padding
  • Sensory furniture
  • Sensory lighting
  • Sensory toys 

Sensory pools, to provide a turnkey solution for public bodies who wish to purchase sensory pools, that can be used by all ages, and can cater for a range of conditions, to include, but not limited to; 

  • Fibre optic effects projectors 
  • Hydrotherapy pool lighting
  • LED colour wash lighting
  • Sensory pool
  • Sound equipment
  • Water resistant speakers 

Sensory Gardens, to provide a turnkey solution for public bodies who wish to create sensory gardens, that can be used  by all ages, and can cater for a range of conditions, to include, but not limited to; 

  • Outdoor furnishings
  • Outdoor interactive sensory products
  • Outdoor planting 

How to access the framework

This framework allows for customers to place their orders via direct award or further competition.

The customer is strongly advised to carry out their own due diligence before selecting whether they conduct a further competition or direct award with any of the awarded suppliers. The customer will determine the requirement, specification and award, based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). Procurement Services takes no responsibility for the chosen contracting method of any individual customer.