Tender

Habiliation of Visually Impaired Children

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jun 2021 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Habilitation of Visually Impaired Children" project, which aims to provide essential services for visually impaired children and young people. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method allows potential bidders to participate, with the tender period concluding on 15th July 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 25th September 2021 and will span three years, concluding on 30th September 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £229,500.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in mobility and independence training for visually impaired individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to enhancing the independence and educational outcomes of children with visual impairments but also expand their service offerings and client base in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habiliation of Visually Impaired Children

Notice Description

Torbay Council is looking to formally go out to tender for 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 Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the 'Opportunities' Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal, at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response, Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then register an interest in the opportunity and download the Documents for completion and submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc7e17ee-546f-480a-b614-551bf8c76761
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998d5c3f-cf4f-4400-86a0-bee97f6410fd
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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