Award

KMCAS-192 Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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Award

03 Jun 2025 at 13:54

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed the procurement process for the project titled "KMCAS-192 Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support" in the sector of Health and Social Work Services. The procurement, which utilised an open procedure, focuses on providing support services aimed at those with sight loss in the region of Kirklees, UKE44. This tender process reached the award stage, with key contracts being signed on 19th May 2025. The procurement emphasised a high quality aspect, with award criteria consisting of 90% quality and 10% price.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in assistive technology and peer support programmes for people with vision impairments. SMEs and organisations capable of providing innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life for visually impaired individuals could find significant growth prospects through participation in such contracts. The successful supplier, Kirklees Visual Impairment Network t/a Outlookers, highlights the importance of local expertise and tailored service provision in meeting the needs of this tender.

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Notice Title

KMCAS-192 Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support

Notice Description

Tenders are invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support (the "Services").

Lot Information

Advice, information, guidance and access to equipment

The scheme is to provide a peer-to-peer network of groups available to people with sight loss and their carers. It will promote access to assistive technology and equipment, provide opportunities for people learn from and support people who have "walked in my shoes" and also provide eye care liaison and associated expert advice in hospital and along the eye care pathway, Vision Connect.

Eye Care Liaison

The scheme is to provide a peer-to-peer network of groups available to people with sight loss and their carers. It will promote access to assistive technology and equipment, provide opportunities for people learn from and support people who have "walked in my shoes" and also provide eye care liaison and associated expert advice in hospital and along the eye care pathway, Vision Connect.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029559-2025
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
Not specified

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
£656,315 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£656,315 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£662,937 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Additional Buyers

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

Contact Name
Tracy Bodle
Contact Email
tracy.bodle@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1484221000

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 6NT
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIRKLEES VISUAL IMPAIRMENT NETWORK T/A OUTLOOKERS

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