Award

Habilitation and Mobility Training

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

01 Apr 2019 at 11:38

Award Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2019 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council is seeking to award a contract for 'Habilitation and Mobility Training' aimed at supporting visually impaired children in developing their movement and independence skills. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category, with additional classifications related to health and social work. The tender process is complete, and the awarded contract, valued at £70,000, began on 1st April 2019, lasting until 31st March 2021. The contract delivery will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in habilitation services, particularly those qualified in the Habilitation Quality Standards published by the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can contribute tailored solutions to enhance the mobility and independence of visually impaired children, thereby positioning themselves as essential service providers in this social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habilitation and Mobility Training

Notice Description

The Council is looking for an organisation to provide support for visually impaired children, helping them to develop movement, orientation and independence skills alongside their sighted friends. 'Habilitation' is the process of helping visually impaired children and young people to achieve as much independence as possible in their daily lives. We need the successful organisation to provide personalised training and support in mobility, orientation and independence skills. In order to deliver life changing mobility and independence we are seeking the services of Habilitation Specialists who are qualified to meet the Habilitation Quality Standards published by the Department for Education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a88de32-fbee-4957-8943-d38b74a3a180
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d51ef093-52de-4323-8bfe-e94e377acc08
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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