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Sensory Impairment Support Service

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Nov 2018 at 12:55

Award Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2018 at 10:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire Council has undertaken a public procurement process for the "Sensory Impairment Support Service", aimed at enhancing quality of life for adults with visual and/or hearing impairments. This service encompasses assessments, enablement, technical support, and information guidance, providing tailored interventions to meet client needs. The procurement was initiated on 20th August 2018, with a tender period concluding on 20th September 2018. The total value of the contract is £312,000, and its duration spans from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2022. The service is classified under the CPV code 85300000, which pertains to social work and related services, and is being procured through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare, social work, and related services, particularly those equipped to deliver tailored therapeutic interventions. Companies that can provide comprehensive assessment and enablement services, alongside technical support for assistive equipment, would be particularly suited to apply. The commitment of Herefordshire Council to foster independence and social inclusion among vulnerable populations should appeal to businesses aiming to contribute both socially and operationally through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sensory Impairment Support Service

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council currently commissions a Sensory Impairment service. The Service provides a range of therapeutic services and interventions for adults with visual and / or hearing impairments. Interventions carried out by the team that are tailored to meet the specific needs of referred adults with sensory impairments within the context in which they live. The Service is committed to improving the quality of life for people with sensory impairments by promoting independence and social inclusion.. The Service works proactively with partner agencies to safeguard those who are vulnerable to discrimination, harassment, exploitation, or abuse due to the nature or severity of their sensory impairment. The Service offers four core elements; a) Assessments - working with those referred to them to establish the level of need and the eligibility of clients to receive services, b) Enablement - working with clients to produce an agreed suitable care plan that enables them to live full and active lives. c) Technical advice and support - advising clients on the best choice of equipment to meet their needs and making technical adjustments to equipment so that it operates at an optimal level, d) Information advice and guidance - giving information advice and guidance to clients and signposting them to other health and council related services where appropriate. Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51353f07-575e-4359-84f4-aff9837090c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e53212-56aa-4f1f-b164-e50b1471aaf9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEREFORDSHIRE VISION LINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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