Tender

Habilitation; Orientation, Mobility and Life Skills Services to Visually Impaired Children and Young People

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Apr 2017 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is offering a tender for "Habilitation; Orientation, Mobility and Life Skills Services to Visually Impaired Children and Young People," aimed at providing necessary support to visually impaired children and young people in full-time education within Leicestershire. This procurement falls under the education services sector, specifically targeting primary, secondary, and higher education categories. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15th May 2017. The contract is planned to commence on 1st September 2017 and will continue until 31st August 2018, with a total budget of £23,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and support services tailored to the needs of visually impaired young individuals. Companies that provide habilitation, orientation, mobility training, and life skills coaching would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, signifying a welcoming environment for diverse providers looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Habilitation; Orientation, Mobility and Life Skills Services to Visually Impaired Children and Young People

Notice Description

The provision of a quality service that will enable visually impaired children and young people in full-time education up to and including 25 years of age for whom the Council has an education responsibility and who live in the County of Leicestershire, to acquire a range of skills appropriate to their needs, aspirations and age. Procurement documents can be accessed via the Council's e-tendering portal (www.eastmidstenders.org).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a6a199a-ba17-4689-826f-921e10345253
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f653e33-1af3-439f-8b9b-0e24eec31a1b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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