Award

Habilitation Service

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Habilitation Service" contract was conducted by the Blackburn with Darwen as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with procurement activities taking place in England, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. The contract, valued at £41,925, was under the open procedure method, suitable for SMEs, and covers a contract period from 1st September 2022 to 30th June 2026. The award was made active on 1st August 2022, following the buying organisation's completion of the tender process that had its period end on 11th July 2022.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in Health and Social Work Services, particularly those capable of providing habilitation services. SMEs may find this tender especially advantageous due to its suitability criteria, allowing smaller enterprises a fair opportunity to participate and compete. Companies in the social services sector aiming to expand their market presence in the UK, specifically within England, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. Engaging in contracts like these not only provides sustained revenue over several years but also bolsters business reputation in delivering public services effectively.

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Notice Title

Habilitation Service

Notice Description

Contract award for the provision of a Habilitation Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe9e5210-e072-468c-995f-6ef44524cf8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63eb6a52-445b-4b31-9177-c18afbb5c9fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£41,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Farheen Mahamroot
Contact Email
farheen.mahamroot@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254666859

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 1DH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION

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