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Provision of Sensory Service in Halton

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2018 at 17:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is seeking to appoint accredited organisations for the "Provision of Sensory Service in Halton," an initiative aimed at delivering an integrated Sensory Support service to individuals with sensory impairments and their families. The contract has a total estimated value of £582,740 and will run for three years, starting on 1st July 2018, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement process is classified under 'Other community, social and personal services', and is currently at the Award stage, having been completed on 29th March 2018. The procurement method used for this tender is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 8th March 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in support services for sensory impairments, particularly those that can demonstrate a proven track record in this area. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those with capabilities in providing quality assurance and support in collaboration with local councils and other agencies. The successful service providers will need to deliver high standards that meet the Council's specifications, thereby fostering both service improvement and community support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Sensory Service in Halton

Notice Description

In Halton, we currently have three sensory support services which are delivered by three different providers. These include a support service for people with vision impairments, a service to the D/deaf community and those with acquired deafness, and an in-house vision rehabilitation service. Halton Borough Council is seeking to appoint accredited organisations for the provision of an integrated Sensory Support service. The service will support individuals who have a range of issues relating to sensory impairment, and will also provide support to their families and/or carers. The service will be delivered in partnership with Halton Borough Council. Although the in-house vision rehabilitation service is not being tendered as part of this commission, this service will be managed and delivered as part of the integrated Sensory Support service. This should be factored into the quality questions and included within the organisational structure. During 2016/17 current services provided the following: * Over 2,300 contacts via telephone calls, home visits and outreach support * Registered approximately 270 as blind or severely sight impaired * Registered over 450 people as partially sighted or sight impaired * Approximately 400 equipment assessments undertaken * Training and awareness sessions * Support, social and activity groups Bidders will need to demonstrate a proven track record in providing services to people with sensory impairments. They will be required to demonstrate within the Quality Questions that they are capable of meeting the service specification and quality standards required by the Council. Service Providers must show how they can deliver services to a Council defined quality standard in full partnership with the Council, service user, carers and other agencies. The contract will run for a 3 year period, with the option to extend for a further two x 12 months periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a279b34-ee75-493a-b862-c3b252d373eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bcb6ac-c442-43a7-807d-32739eb093fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£582,740 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£509,265 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anne Gardner
Contact Email
anne.gardner@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7EA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISION ENHANCEMENT SERVICES (VISION SUPPORT

Further Information

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