Tender

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

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2019 at 13:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking bids for the provision of Habilitation, Orientation, Mobility and Life Skills Services to visually impaired children and young people, as detailed in their active tender published on 15 May 2019. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category and has a total contract value of £75,000. The tender closes on 6 June 2019, with services required to commence on 1 September 2019 and running until 31 August 2020. Interested businesses should ensure they submit their proposals before the deadline, as this procurement follows an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their service offerings. Companies specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in providing support to individuals with disabilities or impairments, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance service capabilities and foster long-term relationships with local government, thereby supporting business growth in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Quotations are invited for the provision of habilitation, orientation, mobility and life skills services to visually impaired children and young people up to and including 25 years of age for whom the Council has an education responsibility and who live in the county of Leicestershire. The Council require a quality service that will enable visually impaired children and young people to acquire a range of skills appropriate to their needs, aspirations and age, which enable them to maximise their opportunity to achieve the following outcomes: * Independent travel and mobility * Independent living skills * Social inclusion * Increased emotional health, well-being and life chances * To be safe * Competence in the use of habilitation tools for mobility and independent travel * The ability to assess risks and anticipate difficulties in mobility and independent living

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2874032f-eed9-4e17-974a-a0892887296b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2fa7352-75d9-4d93-8d04-92f10bda9713
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 8RF
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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