Award

Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2025 at 13:59

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support" project, focusing on the health and social work services sector. This initiative aims to support individuals with sight loss and their carers by promoting access to assistive technology and peer support. The procurement followed an open procedure above the threshold and took place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK, with a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The estimated contract value is £626,315, and the tender was awarded to Kirklees Visual Impairment Network t/a Outlookers, with the award status published on 3rd June 2025.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) by fostering innovation in assistive technology solutions. Organisations with expertise in developing and delivering health support services, particularly those with experience in working with individuals with visual impairments, are well-suited to benefit from similar procurements. The project supports the establishment of peer-to-peer networks and expert advice, offering a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their services in the health and social care industry.

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Notice Title

Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support

Notice Description

All documentation is available at: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Tenders are invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support (the "Services"). The scheme is to provide a peer-to-peer network of groups available to people with sight loss and their carers. It will promote access to assistive technology and equipment, provide opportunities for people learn from and support people who have "walked in my shoes" and also provide eye care liaison and associated expert advice in hospital and along the eye care pathway, Vision Connect. The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately PS139,263 across 2 Lots for Year One and PS129,263 from Year 2 onwards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bf50ca6-514a-4618-95d3-e11bccd8cca7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32882f5-47ae-4798-89e2-1bb10ded3e41
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£626,315 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£397,789 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracy Bodle
Contact Email
tracy.bodle@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01484 221000

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 6NT
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Dalton
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIRKLEES VISUAL IMPAIRMENT NETWORK T/A OUTLOOKERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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