Tender

P0918 - Delivery of city -wide specialist out-reach service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jul 2023 at 09:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has initiated a tender process titled "P0918 - Delivery of city-wide specialist outreach service" for the provision of City-Wide specialist out-reach services for pupils with vision loss in Birmingham. The services include Habilitation, Specialist ICT, and Reprographics, with a tender deadline set for noon on 6th October 2023. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold) with a contract period starting on 17th November 2023 and ending on 16th November 2028. The procurement falls under the main category of services in the industry categories of Rehabilitation services, Education and training services, and Braille pads.

This tender opportunity, issued by the Birmingham City Council, is suited for businesses that can provide specialist services for pupils with vision loss. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses offering services in Habilitation, Specialist ICT solutions, and Reprographics for visually impaired individuals are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The use of the Council's e-tendering portal is mandatory for all communications and submission of tenders, ensuring a transparent and secure procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0918 - Delivery of city -wide specialist out-reach service

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a contract with one provider for the delivery of City-Wide specialist out-reach services for pupils with vision loss educated in Birmingham. The outreach services comprise of three separate services: Habilitation, Specialist ICT and Reprographics. The key remit of the services is: - o Habilitation - To develop a Children and Young Person's (CYP) personal mobility, navigation and independent living skills to maximise their independence, improve their confidence, well-being and self-esteem and prepare the CYP for their future adult lives: Through close working with Qualified Teachers of children and young people with a vision impairment (QTVIs) to ensure pupils are prepared for their future independent adult lives. o Specialist ICT - Aims to ensure the provision of ICT solutions for pupils with vision loss in schools across the City. Provides for pupil's independent use of ICT solutions to support their access to curriculum learning and inclusion in wider school activities. Working in close liaison with QTVIs and school network leads to ensure pupils are appropriately equipped for their assistive technology needs and skills to be increasingly independent learners. Service repairs and maintenance of IT and Braille production software/ hardware systems. o Reprographics - In liaison with QTVIs ensure the provision of Braille and tactile resources to learners to build appropriate skills and have the resources to access their learning. Braille and tactile reprographics are an essential service allowing blind people to learn spelling, reading, grammar and punctuation and to gain an understanding of how text is formatted on the page. All formal communications (including, but not limited to, clarifications and the submission of tenders to the Council are to be made in writing using the Council's e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Tender deadline is noon on 6th October 2023 Additional information: All formal communications (including, but not limited to, clarifications and the submission of tenders to the Council are to be made in writing using the Council's e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc The tender submission must be fully completed and signed by the potential supplier via the electronic form Declaration of Tender. All tenders must be submitted by potential suppliers via the 'in-tend' system: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc The use of the 'in-tend' system is free for potential suppliers throughout the whole procurement process. This is the only gateway for tender submissions to be received from potential suppliers. Tenders submitted by any other means will not be considered. The system is secure and access to the tenders will only be made available to those employees of the Council who are responsible for the procurement process. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fac224cb-9acb-4e8b-9c42-1f528eecff48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b911eb19-b5a1-4baa-8a42-18f8e85e7c9a
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

30237470 - Braille pads

80000000 - Education and training services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2023 - 16 Nov 2028 Over 5 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aimie Waterman-Jones
Contact Email
aimie.waterman-jones@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 464 8000

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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