Tender

Provision of Habilitation Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 11:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is in the process of procuring Habilitation Services to support children and young people with visual impairments within its jurisdiction. The tender, titled "Provision of Habilitation Services," falls under the Health and social work services category, with additional relevance to Community and personal services. This procurement opportunity, now at the tender stage, utilises an open procedure method and has been published on 15th May 2026. Interested service providers have until 11:30 PM on 8th June 2026 to express interest, with bid submissions due by 12 PM on 9th June 2026. The contract, valued at £81,000 over a three-year term (from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029), is specifically targeted for services delivered within the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand into the specialised field of habilitation services for visually impaired children and young people. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in habilitation and mobility training, could leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. The clear specification and substantial budget make this an attractive proposition for qualified providers aiming to deliver impactful services within the Derby area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Habilitation Services

Notice Description

Derby City Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide a suitably qualified and experienced Habilitation Specialist (HS) to assess the orientation, mobility and appropriate independence needs of children and young people with a visual impairment, whose residential address is within the Derby City Council boundary. The contract period of three years between 1st July 2026 and 30th June 2029. The contract term is three years with no option to extend. There is a maximum budget of PS27,000 per annum, therefore PS81,000 over the three-year contract term. The aim of service is to meet the orientation, mobility and appropriate independence needs of children and young people (Service Users) with a visual impairment. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:30PM on 08/06/2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 12PM on 09/06/2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for ENQ1268 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98cae7a2-433e-4a7f-801e-60384f0cef8f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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