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Habilitation of Visually Impaired Children

TORBAY COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2024 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a habilitation service for visually impaired children and young people. The tender, titled "Habilitation of Visually Impaired Children," falls under the industry categories of specialist training services, personal development training services, and social work-related services. The service aims to maximise the independence and educational outcomes for visually impaired children through high-quality mobility and independence training. The contract, valued at GBP 229,500, commenced on 1 October 2021 and will run until 30 September 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, targeting suppliers in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training, personal development, and social services, particularly those focusing on services for children and youth with visual impairments. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in mobility training, independence support, and related educational services are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Partnering with Torbay Council and delivering high-impact services can lead to increased visibility and further opportunities in the public sector, promoting growth and expanding service offerings in the community. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has been awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for collaboration with established organisations in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habilitation of Visually Impaired Children

Notice Description

The provision of a habilitation service for visually impaired babies, children and young people. The service will ensure that children and young people with visual impairment are enabled to achieve the greatest possible independence and maximise their educational outcomes and life chances through high-quality mobility, independence training and support. The overall aim of the Habilitation Service for Children and Young People with Visual Impairment is to provide programmes of individual training and support to enable these children and young people to experience the highest degree of autonomy and independent living, to become confident with their peers, and to become safe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b4c1e0-e659-423c-a446-943ab3e218b0
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 (above threshold)
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

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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