Award

Sensory Needs: Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment Support Services

BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2018 at 10:12

TenderAmendment

15 Jan 2018 at 11:33

Tender

15 Jan 2018 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Council is currently involved in a procurement process for support services aimed at individuals with visual and hearing impairments, titled "Sensory Needs: Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment Support Services." The tender was published on 15th January 2018, and the council is employing an open procedure beneath the threshold, identifying opportunities for various service providers in the social work and related services sector. The contract period spans from 2nd April 2018 to 1st April 2020. Interested organizations must register through the South East Business Portal to receive updates and clarifications about this opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social work and rehabilitation services. Businesses that can provide specialist assessments and support for individuals with sensory impairments, including hearing and visual aids, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enable providers to establish a preferred contractor status with Bracknell Forest Council, leading to further business opportunities in the region.

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Notice Title

Sensory Needs: Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment Support Services

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to support individuals with visual impairment and/or hearing impairments. Successful organisations will be put on a list of preferred contractors, and contacted on an ad-hoc basis to provide support and specialist skills when required. Support is likely to include, but not limited to; Specialist Hearing Impairment Assessments Interpretation Specialist Visual Impairment Assessments Rehabilitation Other specialist support may be required throughout the duration of the contract and preferred providers will be the first to be contacted. If your organisation is interested in further discussions regarding this opportunity, please contact Martin Lower at martin.lower@bracknell-forest.gov.uk, or call him on 01344 351504 The Council reserves the right to undertake a qualification exercise dependent on the number of organisations who express an interest. In order for the Council to keep organisations updated with any clarifications or changes to this opportunity, organisations must register their interest against this advert on the South East Business Portal advert below. The Council will not be held responsible for not communicating important information to any organisation who has not officially registered their interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4c41585-285b-4157-ac2b-a98159ae57ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cc7556-13ea-4e31-ac16-1f87a16b1e0b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABANDONED.

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