Tender

Sensory Needs - Social Support Services

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Dec 2021 at 11:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking quotations for the provision of social support services aimed at adults aged 18 and over who are visually impaired, blind, or deafblind. The tender, titled "Sensory Needs - Social Support Services," falls under the category of social work and related services (CPV code 85300000). The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 12 January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2024. The total value of the contract is £35,000, with services to be delivered in Bracknell, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on delivering social support services. Businesses experienced in providing tailored support to individuals with sensory impairments or disabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement, successful bidders will contribute to enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable individuals in the community while establishing valuable relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sensory Needs - Social Support Services

Notice Description

1.1 The Council is requesting quotations for the provision of social support services intended to support adults (18+) in Bracknell Forest who are visually impaired, blind or deafblind. 1.2 The objective will be to appoint a Service Provider following this exercise to supply the Service set out in this Specification. 1.3 The scope of the social support services will be: * Provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) for those with visual impairments relating to day-to-day tasks and activities * A one-to-one support service to help people connect to the wider offer and support services on the area * A calendar of social activities tailored to those with a visual or dual sensory impairment. This should include a cross section of different options to appeal to people of different ages and interests, such as sports, arts and crafts, cultural events etc. 1.4 The purpose of the service is to provide people with a good quality of life. People are supported to lead independent, fulfilling lives that they feel they have control over. It involves putting people at the centre of decisions about the support they receive. Services are provided in such a way that people feel involved, secure and confident in the service provided to them. The service should focus on maintaining individuals' dignity, privacy and freedom of choice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acc1a60c-09ab-4ee5-8f57-a5373b039b2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd403b0b-49fb-4150-8d45-450e978857a7
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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