Award

Mobility and Orientation Service

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2021 at 14:44

Award Notice
Tender

20 Oct 2020 at 18:54

Tender Notice
Tender

12 Oct 2020 at 11:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to contract a provider for the Mobility and Orientation Service, intended to assist individuals with visual impairments in maximising their independence and safety. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £36,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2020 and will run until 30th November 2023. The services to be delivered are classified under health and social work services, with the primary location being in the North West of the United Kingdom. Key contacts for this contract include Keely Hughes at Rochdale Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those focusing on rehabilitation for visually impaired individuals. Companies that provide mobility training, daily living skills coaching, or emotional support services would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, fostering wider participation from diverse service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobility and Orientation Service

Notice Description

Rochdale Council is seeking to contract for the provision of Mobility and Orientation related services. The provider will be expected: * To work in partnership with the authority's Sensory Adult Care Team who will identify appropriate individuals to the service * To undertake specialist visual impairment assessments with the visually impaired person to identify their needs and aspirations to promote independent living. The assessments will need to be carried out by a ROVI qualified individual(s). Evidence of qualification will be required prior to contract award. * To plan, implement, evaluate and review rehabilitative services to the visually impaired person aimed at maximising and maintaining independence, safety, dignity and choice. * Daily Living Skills - to provide Daily Living Skills training; to include the teaching of new skills or adapted practice for all aspects of daily living, home management, employment and leisure. * Mobility training - To develop planned programmes of training to develop independence in indoor and outdoor mobility environments, including training in guiding skills, pre-cane, long cane, orientation (including specialist equipment) and route planning techniques. * To understand the psychological aspects of sight loss and provide emotional support as part of the rehabilitation process to the individual, their family and carers * To deliver a minimum of 48 sessions per annum in line with the authority's requirements and within the authority's geographical boundaries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/293e8529-e51a-4a43-ab7e-4ce6b3a254f5
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 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
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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