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3168_15 Visual Impairment Support & Rehabilitation Service and Specialist Library Service for Visually Impaired Adults

ESPO

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, represented by ESPO, has completed a procurement process aimed at identifying service providers for the "Visual Impairment Support & Rehabilitation Service and Specialist Library Service for Visually Impaired Adults." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and took place in the East Midlands, England. The open procurement method involved two distinct service lots, with an estimated contract value of £885,500. The services are set to commence on 1st October 2015 and will run until 30th September 2018, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The tender period officially closed on 20th May 2015.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on visual impairment support and rehabilitation, as well as library services tailored for visually impaired persons. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to engage in this contract, given its nature and the target audience. Competing service providers can expect to expand their business by addressing community needs and enhancing the independence of service users in Leicestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3168_15 Visual Impairment Support & Rehabilitation Service and Specialist Library Service for Visually Impaired Adults

Notice Description

In this present instance, ESPO is working on behalf of Leicestershire County Council to undertake a procurement process to identify and appoint service providers to provide two services, for adults in Leicestershire who live their lives with impaired sight or combined sight and hearing impairment, which will be divided into two lots as follows. Lot 1 - Visual Impairment and Rehabilitation Service Lot 2 - Specialist Library Service for Visually Impaired Adults Tenderers are able to apply for one, or both lots. The desired support and rehabilitation service outcome is to enable service users to live in the community with the maximum level of independence. The service provider will also be responsible for ensuring that processes and procedures are in place to produce and maintain a register of adults in Leicestershire which comply with the relevant aspects of The Care Act 2014 and The Care and Support (Registers) Regulations 2014. The specialist library service will include assessment of service user needs and will provide eligible service users with access to books and information in an appropriate format. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This is a notice for social services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74. Type of services - Education and vocational education services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53ab53ab-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c81caf2-dc17-474f-84e4-fe5556a93a5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£885,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£885,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 201510 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2018 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
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
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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