Tender

Habilitation Services for Children with Visual Impairments

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of "Habilitation Services for Children with Visual Impairments," targeting organisations in the community health services industry. The contract focuses on aiding babies, children, and young people with significant visual impairments in Swindon, United Kingdom (UKK14 region), to live and travel independently. This procurement is currently at the tender update stage with the deadline for submissions extended to 17 December 2025 at 12:00 noon, following a recent amendment. The service contract is slated to commence on 7 January 2026 and run for a year, with a capped estimated contract spend of £50,612.80.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community health and social services, particularly those with experience in supporting visually impaired individuals. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality services with a focus on innovation and effective delivery methods stand well-poised to compete. The procurement process adopts an open competition method within the below-threshold category, encouraging diverse participation from capable service providers. This aligns with Swindon Borough Council's emphasis on quality, delivery, and social value, with a significant portion of the evaluation criteria dedicated to these aspects, offering service providers the potential for meaningful engagement and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habilitation Services for Children with Visual Impairments

Notice Description

The service will work with babies, children and young people who are blind or have significant visual difficulties which may be ocular, cerebral or both ocular and cerebral, which will inhibit their ability to travel and live independently. The service provider will work in conjunction with Swindon Borough Councils Vision Support service, who will provide the referrals. The initial contract term will be for 12 months as stated in the Request For Quotation documents. Estimated contract spend is capped at PS50,612.80 across the 12 month contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082405-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,612 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,612 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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