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Sensory Impairment Service

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

21 May 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by North Somerset Council involved the award of a contract for the delivery of a Sensory Impairment Service aimed at supporting adult residents in North Somerset with visual impairments. This service, critical for aiding individuals to achieve person-centred outcomes that support a full and independent life, was part of a completed procurement exercise identified by the tender ID NSC-0310-25. The procurement method was direct, under a light-touch regime, without competition, falling below the threshold. Key dates included the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. This process falls under the health and social work services category, with the principal location being the UKK12 region in the UK.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering social care and health services, particularly those with a focus on sensory impairments. Firms that have expertise in providing tailored support services for the visually impaired can benefit from such contracts. While the procurement was conducted directly, which limits competition, the scope and nature of the service suggest potential future opportunities for businesses that align their capabilities with public service requirements and demonstrate their effectiveness in delivering specialised care services.

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Notice Title

Sensory Impairment Service

Notice Description

The Service relates to the delivery of a service for under adult residents in North Somerset, who have visual impairment (Service Users), to receive an assessment of their needs and associated support to achieve person-centred outcomes that are important to aid living a full and independent a life as possible

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051aa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023864-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£515,255 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISION NORTH SOMERSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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