Award

Support Services for Visually Impaired People

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2023 at 14:19

Award

12 Apr 2023 at 14:16

Tender

16 Feb 2023 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) Greater Glasgow & Clyde is seeking an organisation to provide support services for visually impaired people. The procurement is in the services category specifically focused on health and social work services. The tender, titled "Support Services for Visually Impaired People," has been completed, with the contract awarded to Visibility Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The deadline for submissions was on 20th March 2023, and the contract worth £445,048 GBP was signed on 4th April 2023.

This tender opportunity by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde for support services offers growth potential for businesses providing services to visually impaired individuals and their families. Businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting visually impaired individuals, would be well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the service, expertise in aiding visually impaired individuals and their families would be essential for successful participation in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Support Services for Visually Impaired People

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are seeking an organisation to provide a support service to people affected by Visual Impairments. Visual impairment is the term used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. To access this service, people do not need to be registered as Sight Impaired/Severely Sight Impaired or be in the process of being registered. The service will be available to all NHSGG&C patients (of any age) living with a visual impairment and their families and/or carers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are seeking an organisation to provide a support service to people affected by Visual Impairments. Visual impairment is the term used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. To access this service, people do not need to be registered as Sight Impaired/Severely Sight Impaired or be in the process of being registered. The service will be available to all NHSGG&C patients (of any age) living with a visual impairment and their families and/or carers.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 x 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a611
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010527-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£445,048 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£445,048 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£445,048 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Liz Thomson
Contact Email
liz.thomson2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412015317

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISIBILITY SCOTLAND

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